Heavy Equipment Specialist

SALARY

$22.74 - $28.43

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position operates complex motorized heavy equipment capable of performing multiple functions simultaneously. Equipment is used for construction and/or maintenance of City Streets, right of way, and municipal properties.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate gradall, walking excavator, winch truck, motor grader, backhoe, vac truck, front-end loader, sweeper and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.
• Guide and coordinate teams of skilled and semi-skilled workers on various public works projects. Ensure conformance to all departmental construction and maintenance practices, policies, and procedures and provide formal input for employee performance evaluations.
• Input daily work activities, utilize and maintain integrity of information in CarteGraph OMS work order management system in absence of supervisor.
• Understand and interpret Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TxMUTCD), and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) rules and regulations related to setup and maintenance of all work zone traffic control devices for performance of work.
• Interpret survey information to achieve proper grade for stormwater and street projects.
• Operate required heavy equipment, trucks and vehicles for emergency operations response including dump trucks, sanders, emergency response trailer, salt brine spreaders, snowplows, temporary stop signs, generators, chain saws and miscellaneous hand tools. Ability to lead a crew during emergency operations.
• Assist in responding to citizen requests.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Other Job Functions

• Provide input on equipment and vehicle specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating characteristics of heavy equipment. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of construction. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft word and excel.
• Knowledge of CarteGraph OMS system.
• Skill in operating related heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Skill in performing minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Skill in communicating with other City employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Ability to maintain Confined Space Certification Training - portray role of Competent Person for assessment of potential hazards and monitoring of air quality during confined space entry.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
• Ability to tolerate noise, rough movement and other discomforts created by equipment. Ability to learn emergency operations SOP's
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to seeing, sitting, carrying, lifting and writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of motorized vehicles and equipment. Ability to lift 751bs on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes of weather and temperature.

Qualifying Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years experience operating heavy equipment of similar complexity.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License, Class C.
• Possession of a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A with appropriate endorsements and work zone certification.
• Confined Space Certification.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Health and Physical Examination
• Motor Vehicle Review

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.