Heavy Equipment Operator (DCOPS) - Construction Group

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of labor duties to include operating and transporting heavy and specialized equipment for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a variety of heavy and specialized equipment such as dump truck, front-end loader, skid loader, backhoe, compact excavator, and trencher.
• Operates specialized equipment including crane truck (approximately 20-ton), grader, track excavator, bulldozer, and track loader.
• Excavates and backfills trenches to complete repairs.
• Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and material.
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains facilities, tools, and equipment.
• Updates work orders in computerized maintenance management system to document service performed or completed.
• Observes and promotes all established safety procedures.
• Interprets as-built drawings, schematics, block maps, and construction plans.
• Assists with set-up of work zone barricades and signs for traffic control.
• Conducts inspections of equipment and reports mechanical concerns/issues for repair.
• Assists in training crew on proper usage of tools and equipment.
• Provides training for Texas Class "A" commercial driver's license.
• Provides guidance to crew in the absence of the Foreperson.
• May perform manual labor work related to maintenance and construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience operating heavy equipment in the construction, water, wastewater, or similar work environment.
• Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Position-specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Job Dimensions

• Knowledge of operating characteristics, maintenance requirements, and safety procedures for equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of excavation, confined space, high pressure, electrical, and other safety hazards found in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of SAWS safety practices and procedures, including traffic control.
• Ability to operate light to heavy equipment.
• Ability to recognize malfunction in equipment being operated.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a computer and use job-related applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, general public, and contractors.

List of Equipment

• Truck
• Pipe Clamps
• Jack Hammer
• Copper Tubing Rolls
• Trailer
• Probe Bar
• Shoring Boards & Jacks
• Backhoe
• Shoring Pump
• Excavators
• Whacker Tamp
• Skid Loader
• Hole Hog
• Front End Loader
• Assorted Size Ladders
• Track Loader
• Assorted Size Shovels
• Trencher
• Hammers
• Dozer
• Water Trench Pump & Hose
• Crane Truck
• Maul & Other Hand Tools
• Rock Saw

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds.
• Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• Requires visual acuity and speech and hearing.
• Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical, and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes, and poisonous insects.
• May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment.
• Operates a company vehicle daily.
• Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and rotating shifts.