Heavy Equipment Operator II - Streets

City of Denton • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to maintain and construct streets. The role involves operating complex motorized equipment over 26,000 pounds, performing less skilled tasks related to street maintenance and construction, inspecting and performing minor maintenance on equipment, and potentially coordinating crew activities and training other operators. The operator may also assist technical staff with tasks like laying asphalt and drainage, and occasionally interact with customers regarding service issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years’ experience in heavy equipment in the construction industry or related field OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work outdoors
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsements 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 work overtime as requested and be on-call for the department during extreme weather and rotation of schedule on nights/weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior three years’ experience in street construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the field of maintenance and emergency repair of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy and complex equipment

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy complex motorized equipment over 26,000 pounds (front-end loader, track and rubber tire loaders, dump truck, backhoe, motor grader, track loaders, steel wheel compactors and scrapers)
• Performs less skilled tasks associated with maintenance and construction of streets, such as patching, lowering manholes, putting in drainage pipes
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor
• Frequently assumes crew leader responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations
• Helps train other operators and assists technical staff such as laying asphalt, drainage pipe, putting lime or bulk cement in sub-grade
• May perform other skilled tasks, some of which may require knowledge of a specific field, for example, drainage, water and wastewater
• Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED