Heavy Equipment Operator II, (A262730-4), 205, Construction

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

• Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.
• 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.
• Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Safe operations of heavy equipment.
• Geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Traffic rules and regulations.
• Vehicles and equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Customer service.
• Leadership.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining schedules and deadlines.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Operating heavy equipment.
• Following oral and written instruction.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records.

Physical Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent exposure to risk.
• Frequent exertion of 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 moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• A valid Texas Driver License.
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B within 12 months of employment.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B.

Work Environment/Travel

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent exposure to risk.
• Frequent exertion of 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 moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).
• Frequent exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.
• Frequent exposure to individuals with known violent backgrounds.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees) or extreme heat (above 100 degrees).
• Regional travel.
• National travel.
• Often local travel.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year.
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year.
• Pension plan.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Paid health/Dental plan.
• Life insurance.

Supplemental Questions

• Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
• Do you have at least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator?
• List the name of the agencies you performed heavy equipment experience with: