Heavy Equipment Operator I

City of Denton•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton roadway system. Essential Functions and Other Important Duties Essential Functions: Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton?s roadways Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities. Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required. Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned Completes daily work order tickets Performs Flagging duties as needed Performs On-Call duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck
Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures
Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes
Ability to rake and roll asphalt
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces
Must be able to work 8-24hr shifts for snow/ice sanding
Must be able to work overtime when requested

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English
Prior Four years experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.)
Experience with track mounted equipment
Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump

Responsibilities

Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton?s roadways
Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities.
Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor
Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations
Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required.
Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Completes daily work order tickets
Performs Flagging duties as needed
Performs On-Call duties as assigned