Construction Equipment Operator/Crew Leader

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Lead Equipment Operator, operates a variety of heavy and light equipment in the construction and maintenance repairs of City utility installations. Operates heavy construction equipment such as front-end loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, graders or heavy trenching machines and other types of machinery to excavate, move and grade earth. *MUST have experience and be skilled with a Motor Grader.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  • Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to correctly prioritize workload
• Experience:
  • 8 + years of heavy equipment operation

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate construction equipment such as: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks.
• Fasten attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to equipment to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on all equipment.
• Drives construction equipment over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.
• Exercise good judgment when making decisions, with little supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise others as assigned.

Full-time Employees Receive:

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;
• Low-cost vision plan;
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
;
• Employee assistance program;
• 12 paid holidays per year;
• Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service);
• 80 hours of sick leave a year;
• 2 personal days a year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks, shovels, various hand tools.
• Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, pushing/pulling, use arms/legs to operate equipment for long periods of time, coordinate hand and foot movements
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (100 pounds) frequently, exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally equivalent up to approximately 100 pounds
• Environment: Work outside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, sewage, water. toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; bright sunlight, work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, regular exposure to high, fast moving mechanical parts.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Additional Information

*All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

*All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies