Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

5d•$21 - $27

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Forman operates a variety of heavy and light equipment in the maintenance and repair of City drainage infrastructure. Participates in general maintenance and labor activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates heavy and light construction equipment in the performance of drainage-related tasks to reduce flooding. Excavates using construction equipment to set curbs, lay drainpipe, and clean drainage ditches. Regrades ditches, clean culverts, storm sewers, and ponds in order to reduce and minimize flooding. Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets. Drives dump truck and other city trucks; pulls trailer hauling construction equipment. Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete. Operates mower, sprayers containing herbicides and weed eater to clear grass and weeds from vacant lots, telephone poles, signs, curbs, guardrails, and fire hydrants. Cuts and clears fallen and overgrown trees. Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete. Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones and road signs, wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment. Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments. Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction. Serves as lead and provides on-the-job training to light equipment operators. Provides assistance to the Street Department. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time experience operating heavy equipment performing duties consistent with the essential functions of this classification.
OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of: Construction and drainage maintenance and repair.
Occupational safety and health regulations, practices, and procedures for the area of assignment safety procedures.
Routine maintenance and repair techniques for a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Skill in: Operating light/heavy machinery and equipment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Reading safety and hazard warnings on equipment and materials.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Shooting grades and calculating grades, elevation, and drainage fall.
Solving construction and repair problems.
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Must have a Texas Class "A" or “B” Commercial Driver's License upon hire.
Ability to obtain a Class “A” and “tanker” endorsement within six (6) months of Hire.
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Constant exposure to weather extremes, noise and vibration from equipment, moving traffic near work sites

Responsibilities

Operates heavy and light construction equipment in the performance of drainage-related tasks to reduce flooding.
Excavates using construction equipment to set curbs, lay drainpipe, and clean drainage ditches.
Regrades ditches, clean culverts, storm sewers, and ponds in order to reduce and minimize flooding.
Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets.
Drives dump truck and other city trucks; pulls trailer hauling construction equipment.
Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete.
Operates mower, sprayers containing herbicides and weed eater to clear grass and weeds from vacant lots, telephone poles, signs, curbs, guardrails, and fire hydrants.
Cuts and clears fallen and overgrown trees.
Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete.
Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones and road signs, wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.
Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction.
Serves as lead and provides on-the-job training to light equipment operators.
Provides assistance to the Street Department.
Performs related duties as assigned.