Performs entry level support work. Work involves completing a variety of tasks under the direction of the Vac-Truck Crew leader, including construction, maintenance and repair of city water and wastewater infrastructure, and water/wastewater line potholing. Equipment Operator I will also be responsible for the care and maintenance of vac-trucks. Employees must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperature and during inclement weather; exposed to dust fumes and loud noises. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations when hiring and employing CDL drivers.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with requirements for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including registration, pre-employment queries, annual limited and/or full queries, reporting of violations and refusals, handling violations, record-keeping and retention, and how to handle non-compliant drivers.
Regulated employers must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for legal compliance under 49 CFR part 382, § 382.711.
When a driver refuses to give consent for the full search, or there is a delay in obtaining their specific consent of 24 hours or more following the limited search, the employer must remove them from all safety-sensitive duties until specific consent is obtained.
Under § 382.701(d) and 49 CFR Part 382, § 382.703(c), an employer can’t allow any driver to continue in their safety-sensitive role if they have a violation reported in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse until the employee completes an evaluation with an approved Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and all education and treatment the SAP recommends, is cleared for the return-to-duty process and submits a negative RTD test.
If an applicant refuses to provide specific consent for a full query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse, they will not be employed.
If a current employee refuses to provide consent, they will immediately removed them from their safety-sensitive role.
If the current CDL driver employee refuses to register in the Clearinghouse when a limited query returns a violation, the employer will likely terminate their employment because of their inability to perform the legally mandated full query.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
