Heavy Equipment Operator II, (B272795-1), 205, Cemetery

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates heavy equipment used for refuse disposal at the landfill such as: backhoe, bulldozer, loader, front end loader, scraper, grader, or trash compactor, etc. Responsibilities include rough excavation, spreading, compaction, covering and finishing to a prescribed fine grade. 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. Operates heavy landfill equipment, such as: scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders, and pneumatic tire scrapers. Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to Landfill Supervisor for repairs. Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing. May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as installing fences, directing traffic, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to maintain the city landfill. 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. Performs other related duties.

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.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy landfill equipment, such as: scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders, and pneumatic tire scrapers.
• Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to Landfill Supervisor for repairs.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as installing fences, directing traffic, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to maintain the city landfill.
• 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.
• Follows all rules of telephone and/or hand held radio courtesy in all communications.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

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