Heavy Equipment Operator - Parks & Recreation

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Parks and Recreation Department (P&R); operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required AND two years' experience operating heavy motorized vehicles.
Knowledge of: Operation, maintenance, and repair methods and standards for heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
Methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Traffic laws and rules governing the operation of vehicles and equipment on public streets.
City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and PWD facility locations.
Skill in: Performing street and roadway maintenance and repair work.
Making routine operating adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.
Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Use of power and hand tools.
Controlling work sites and establishing effective safety zones and traffic signage.
Identifying and resolving street maintenance, safety, and mechanical problems.
Follow verbal and written instructions and procedures closely.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
A Texas State Commercial Class A Driver's License is required; special training and licensing may be required for some incumbents.

Responsibilities

Operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment to repair and maintain parks and right-of-ways in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including large trucks, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, spreaders, scrapers, compactors, dump trucks, and front-end loaders; inspects vehicles at start and end of work day.
Cleans and performs routine maintenance work and adjustments on trucks and heavy equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites. Responsible for the transportation of the department's mobile stage to and from special events.
Maintains truck usage logs, truck inspection forms, maintenance records, and daily trip reports.
Controls ongoing work projects to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
Performs manual labor tasks as needed.
Responds to emergency callouts resulting from severe weather, accidents, and other factors; performs special tasks for public safety and property protection.
Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
Supports departmental operations through regular, timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.