Heavy Equipment Operator- Utility Replacement

City of Carrollton•Carrollton, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing duties primarily related to operating heavy equipment, which will vary by area of assignment. The role involves performing technical maintenance projects requiring related experience, with limited supervision. The Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of light to heavy equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and participate in skilled maintenance activities such as repairing water and sewer lines, installing fire hydrants, and implementing landscape and asphalt repairs. The role also includes monitoring external contractors, setting up traffic control, completing documentation, preparing work sites, transporting equipment, and participating in winter weather operations and emergency response. For Utility Cuts, the role involves leading and participating in infrastructure maintenance, including concrete work, form setting, sidewalk and storm drain construction, and paver repairs.

Requirements

Eighth grade education
One year of related equipment operations experience.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local vehicle ordinances
Knowledge of construction practices in assigned area of responsibility
Knowledge of tools, materials, and methods in assigned specialty area
Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions
Knowledge of applicable maintenance equipment
Knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools
Skilled in reading maps, schematics, and/or other related drawings
Skilled in writing, reading and comprehending instructions in English
Skilled in performing skilled maintenance work in a safe, efficient manner
Skilled in performing manual labor
Skilled in operating and maintaining small to heavy-sized equipment and trucks
Skilled in performing skilled maintenance and repair activities
Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools
Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver License.
TCEQ issued occupational license
Must obtain Class A-CDL Texas Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
May be required to obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license within thirty months of employment depending on crew assignment.
May be required to obtain TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collections license within thirty months of employment depending on crew assignment.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment at assigned job sites, which may include: Gradall, tractor trailer, excavator, bulldozer, roller, dump trucks, concrete mixers, backhoes, forklifts, loaders, skid steer, concrete breaker, and/or other related items.
Wastewater operators will operate a jet truck, vacuum trucks, and a CCTV truck.
Performs preventative maintenance on applicable equipment.
Participates in monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventory levels to ensure efficient division operations.
Participates in a variety of skilled maintenance activities in assigned area of responsibility, which may include: repairing water and sewer lines; installing and repairing fire hydrants; monitoring water and sewer lines for leaks; implementing landscape and asphalt repairs; repairing and/or replacing items that have been damaged by excavation activities; and/or, performing other related activities.
Monitors the work of external contractors, providing technical guidance and expertise and ensuring contract terms and specifications are met.
Sets up traffic warning devices and barricades and directs traffic around work sites. Checks and inspects barricades daily for proper placement and visibility.
Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, and/or other related information.
Prepares and cleans up work sites.
Transports equipment and/or materials to designated job site(s).
Participates in winter weather operational activities.
Responds to emergency operation and on-call situations.
Serves as lead and participates in performing a wide variety of activities in support of infrastructure maintenance, which includes: establishing surface grades and cutting or filling as appropriate with concrete or dirt; calculating, ordering, pouring and finishing concrete; setting up forms, utility cuts and relay projects; constructing structural concrete walls, sidewalks and storm drains; implementing temporary and permanent paver repairs to streets, alleys, sidewalks; and/or other applicable areas; pouring concrete; specialty projects; setting up transitions; assist repairing water and sewer lines, assist maintaining and repairing fire hydrants; and/or, performing other related activities.
Able to temporarily step in to the Crew Leader role in the event of Crew Leader’s absence.