Heavy Equipment Specialist I/II

About the role

Join our Public Works & Engineering team as a Heavy Equipment Specialist I/II and be a vital part of maintaining our community's infrastructure! We're seeking skilled individuals with a strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. In this role, you'll ensure that our equipment runs smoothly and safely, contributing to the success of our public projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing skilled operations of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt as well as brush removal.
• The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as patch trucks, street sweeper, concrete breaker, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must.
• Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment.
• Duties include performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.
• For Solid Waste Only: Operates all necessary heavy equipment used for brush disposal.

Requirements

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Three years of related experience. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

Qualifications

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). One year of experience. Preferred: Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Three years of related experience. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

Skills and Abilities

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I: Ability to operate equipment including sweeper, backhoe, water truck, patch truck and maintainer. Ability to keep accurate maintenance, sweeping, and patching records. Knowledge of city streets. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II: Ability to operate equipment including backhoe, dozer, maintainer, etc. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, cut sheets, and work orders. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Ability to make routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment and identify mechanical problems. Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Benefits

• Medical: United Healthcare
• Dental: Cigna
• Vision: Superior Vision
• Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Disability: Equitable
• Life Insurance: Free
• Disability Insurance: Voluntary
• 457 and 457 Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program: Free
• Employee Wellness Center: Free
• SmartDollar: Free
• Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave: 10 holidays, 10 days of sick leave, 15 days of vacation, 15 days of paid parental leave

Pay

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I: $16.79 - $20.99
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II: $19.02 - $23.78

Schedule

• Full-time