Heavy Equipment Operator I (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus (2) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including (1) year experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment.
One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
Licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within 120 days of employment. Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
Must maintain a good driving record.
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) provisions.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate and maintain of a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Ability to use two-way radios.
Ability to produce finished quality construction with minimum rework.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy-duty equipment, such as motor grader, steel drum roller, skid steer loader, excavator, backhoe, and farm tractor with attachments.
Experience operating commercial vehicles, such as six (6) and twelve (12) yard dump trucks with trailer for equipment transport.
Experience forming, pouring, finishing concrete and using concrete and mortar mixers.
Experience repairing and installing storm drains, catch basins, and culvert systems.
Experience with carpentry including rough and finish work.
Experience with welding and fabrication.
Proficiency with utilizing computers and iPads.

Responsibilities

Drives concrete truck and delivers concrete to jobsites.
Performs preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure proper operating conditions prior to leaving for the job site (checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments prior to leaving for the job site) reporting any malfunctions and repair requirements to the supervisor.
Repairs/installs storm drain pipelines to reduce flooding.
Repairs concrete drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding.
Responds to flooding problems during storm events.
Installs/replaces driveway culverts to reduce street & property flooding.
Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Prepares daily equipment reports.
Performs general manual labor as required.
Performs traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers cones, flags, set out traffic signs, etc.
Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on variety of equipment and power tools (i.e., pneumatic roller, paint push carts, thermal push cart, paint stripers, blowers, propane torches, grinders, paint rollers).
Reconditioning and constructing citywide trail systems.
Perform minor and major construction projects as assigned.
Repair of concrete drainage infrastructures to reduce flooding and replacement of storm drainpipes.
Prepare daily reports and perform general manual labor as required.
Set-up traffic control devises to support Trails services.
Perform routine safety trail inspections and submit work orders into MAXIMO (work order system).