Heavy Equipment Operator II, (A262730-4), 205, Construction

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates medium heavy equipment, including backhoes, tanker trucks, batwing mowers, and roll-off container trucks. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation. 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

At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
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.
Skill in customer service.
Skill in leadership.
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.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Nice To Haves

A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.
Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.
Performs related work as required.