Heavy Equipment Operator I (Street Maintenance)

Summary

Responsible for operating heavy equipment and vehicles in the maintenance and repair of streets and alleys.

Pay Range: $20.72 - $23.29 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate 12-yard dump truck.

• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project. Transport materials between job sites.

• Operate specialized pieces of equipment to: level lift various types of pavements, patch various types of pavements with hot and cold asphalt, crack seal various types of pavements with a hot tar sealant, grade unimproved alleys

• Address citizen concerns on the job site.

• Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis.

• Inspect the overall safety of various job projects. Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.

• Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized on a daily basis.

• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment. Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.

• Keep work location and vehicle(s) in order.

• Operate heavy equipment in clearing of streets and/or alleys during foul weather incidents.

• Operate/train on specialized pieces of heavy equipment in the absence of Heavy Equipment Crew Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• 2+ years of related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications   

• 2+ years of related experience

• 1+ years of experience training on/operating heavy equipment

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

Valid Class C Texas driver's license
 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily.