Heavy Equipment Operator II, (A264220-4), 205, Wastewater Collection

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

6d • 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 other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation. This role involves responding to inquiries, assisting lower-level operators, and performing basic maintenance on equipment. The position requires the ability to operate various heavy machinery for installation, replacement, and maintenance of infrastructure like streets, roads, and water utility lines. Responsibilities also include cutting and fitting pipes, removing sludge from treatment plants, and assisting with general labor tasks such as digging, pouring concrete, and landscaping. The role may also involve assisting other City Departments during emergencies.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A is required.
• 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.
• Must undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive functions/positions.
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed