Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee I/II CDL - Stormwater Utility

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Under supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, construction and care of the City’s stormwater infrastructure, equipment, and machinery. This position involves manual work in the performance of various tasks to improve drainage and flood control within Abilene, operation & minor maintenance of all Stormwater Utility Division construction and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee and I under immediate supervision; requires skilled work, tact and the ability to meet rough grades. Heavy Equipment Operator II is an advanced journey level position under general supervision; requiring the ability to perform highly skilled work that meets finished engineered grades.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience in the operation of heavy equipment is required for Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee.
• A high school diploma or a GED is required.
• A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
• A Non-Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Heavy Equipment Operator I is required for Heavy Equipment Operator II.

Nice To Haves

• Non-Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance operations in rough terrain, creeks and stormwater drainage infrastructure including project oversight, mowing, street sweeping and herbicide application.
• Operate and service all Stormwater utility division construction equipment.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance servicing to assigned equipment and report mechanical or other problems.
• Utilize a variety of loaders in excess of three (3) yards capacity.
• Operate hydraulic & walking excavators, boom truck, and dump trucks.
• Drive a truck tractor hauling equipment or a 2000-gallon tank, a vac-truck, a street sweeper, a mid-mount mower and tractor with pull mower attachments.
• Operate gradall, crawler or large rubber-tire tractors equipped with bulldozer blades.
• Operate a motor grader with blade, scarifier, and other attachments.
• Conduct training, safety review, and coordination with Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform on-call services and attend to after-hour emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED