Heavy Equipment Operator I (Street Maintenance)

City of Garland•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Department 1 Streets (Construction) Summary Responsible for operating equipment in removing asphalt/concrete pavement, excavating earth, placing, and compacting recycled concrete, base materials, asphalt, and performing installation, repair, and maintenance related tasks. Department 2 Streets (Street Maintenance) Summary Responsible for operating heavy equipment and vehicles in the maintenance and repair of streets and alleys. Department 3 Streets/Stormwater (Drainage Maintenance) Job Summary Responsible for operating heavy equipment to maintain inlets, drainage pipe, creeks and channels within the city. Department 4 Landfill Summary Responsible for operating heavy equipment and other vehicles for the purpose of excavating, processing, and compacting substances on a daily basis. Also responsible for the efficient operation and care of assigned equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
6 months of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.
Valid Class A Texas Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.
6 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
One year of experience in operating solid waste and other automotive equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Operate and train staff on construction equipment such as backhoe loaders, industrial box blade/loaders, skid steer loaders, utility wheel loaders, compactors, rotary mixers and tractors with 30-yeard end dump trailers.
Set paving forms, cut and place rebar, place and finish concrete, remove paving forms, clean debris, and backfill new pavement with soil and sod.
Inspect and maintain the safe operation of heavy equipment and vehicles, including performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete daily worksheet.
Respond to weather events and emergencies, including the ability to work shift schedules when required
Operate sanding trucks and aggregate spreaders on bridges, intersections, and streets
Load and deliver traffic control devices for high water events, and perform final clean-up to ensure alleys and streets are passable for emergency vehicles.
Other duties as assigned.
Operate a 12-yard dump truck.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project and transport materials between job sites.
Operate specialized heavy equipment to level lift various types of pavements, patch various types of pavements with hot and cold asphalt, crack seal various types of pavements with a hot tar sealant, and grade unimproved alleys.
Operate heavy equipment in clearing of streets or alleys during inclement weather events.
Operate specialized heavy equipment to perform tasks including: mow creeks, road ditches, drainage channels, sweep streets, clean inlets, and set storm sewer pipe.
Typically operate a water truck, dump truck, or roll-off truck at the landfill site.
Maintain the functionality, appearance and safety of the work area or facilities in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Maintain landscape, drainage and slope erosion measures of the landfill.
Excavate and haul cover materials for construction; build, grade and clean roads and parking areas; build run on/ run off beams to control water runoff.