Heavy Equipment Operator - Street

Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives dump truck and pick-up truck.
• Loads and unloads dirt, sand, gravel, caliche, asphalt, brush, and construction material.
• Uses of radio, mobile phones, and writing reports.
• Mows right of ways and easements.
• Picks up and delivers parts and supplies.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools and operates complex machinery and/or equipment for training or relief purposes.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Works in trenches and confined spaces.
• Serves on standby crew for after hour emergency work as required.
• Does minor carpentry work, painting, and concrete work.
• Communicates with employees and supervisors.

Additional Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of city, state, federal regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment in public spaces.
• Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical, proper care and skillful/safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment; learn techniques of operation of unfamiliar equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Two (2) years’ experience driving back hoe, dump truck, or similar trucks.

Conditions Of Employment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Driving Record.
• Proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S.
• Physical Examination.
• Drug Screen.
• Background investigation.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Able to push, pull, and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and /or materials.
• Climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment.
• Hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic.
• Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - In-Network – 80% co-insurance after deductible, variable plans.
• Vacation - 120 hrs. annually.
• Sick Leave - 80 hrs. annually & Sick Leave Pool available after 1 year.
• Flex Leave - 8 hrs. annually plus 4 hours added on birthday month.
• Holidays - 16 days annually = 128 hours of paid leave!
• Retirement - TMRS City Matching 2;1 and TMRS Prior Service Credit.
• Life Insurance = 1 year salary to maximum of 50K.
• Deferred Compensation - Nationwide and Mission Square Voluntary Insurances with AFLAC, Ameritas and Dearborn National.