Heavy Equipment Operator

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for street maintenance and drainage repairs.
• Mixes and loads stabilized material into dump trucks to be transported to job sites.
• Affords assistance with the setup of barricades and other traffic control around work sites.
• Checks the elevations of ditches and streets to ensure proper drainage and water flow.
• Shovels debris and other materials at job sites to complete tasks and clean-up site.
• Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and shop areas.
• Reads, measures, and calculates types and sizes of materials needed.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and hazardous chemical.
• May be required to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.

Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances

• Work safety and safety set up policies, procedures, and practices.
• Tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in streets and drainage constructions and maintenance.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

Required Question

• Are you 18 or older?
• Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• Do you hold a valid Class B CDL Texas driver's license?
• Are you comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat or cold?
• Can you routinely lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks?
• How critical is safety and efficiency in a work environment?
• Are you familiar with how to safely operate tools and equipment for streets maintenance?
• Do you have three years of experience operating heavy equipment?
• How knowledgeable are you on work safety as it pertains to streets and drainage?
• How skilled are you in reading, measuring, and calculating for materials needed for a job?