Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B272740-4), 204, Street Cleaning

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment such as: street sweeper, or pot patcher, 18 wheel semi-tractor/trailer, or light equipment such as asphalt spreaders, sand/gravel distributor, or trailer mounted power washer. May be required to work night shift. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
Skill in organization and time management.
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
At least two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
Valid Texas C.D.L. class A or B Driver License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Must undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a street sweeper, or pot patcher, 18 wheel semi-tractor/trailer, or light equipment such as asphalt spreaders, sand/gravel distributor, or trailer mounted power washer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a street sweeper in order to maintain City streets clean.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees and shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects.
May transport heavy equipment (i.e. backhoe, grader, power rollers, etc.) on lowboy.
May assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of laborers and other equipment operators.
Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
Must follow all rules of telephone and/or hand held radio courtesy in all communications.
Must be available to assist department during emergencies (i.e. floods, hurricanes, etc.).
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Performs related work as required.