Heavy Equipment Operator I, (A264130-2), 204, Transmission & Distribution

Operates light and heavy equipment, including 18-wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
• Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
• Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
• Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• Operates front-end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, including:
  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) and extreme heat (above 100 degrees).
  • Moving mechanical parts and loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jackhammers, construction).
  • Fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
• Work environments include:
  • Construction sites, confined spaces, outdoor environments, and street environments (near moving traffic).
  • Vehicles and exposure to individuals with known violent backgrounds.
• Frequent or often local travel required.