Street Maintenance-HEO III

City of McAllen, TX•Mcallen, TX

37d

About The Position

Under limited direction, the Heavy Equipment Operator III operates and maintains complex equipment to include grading and excavating equipment such as, Excavators, Motor Graders and bulldozers. Employee is responsible for establishing cut grade and elevations on projects and maintenance assignments. Employee must be able to read blueprints, work off cut sheets and take elevations. About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence. About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.

Responsibilities

operates and maintains complex equipment to include grading and excavating equipment such as, Excavators, Motor Graders and bulldozers
establishing cut grade and elevations on projects and maintenance assignments
read blueprints
work off cut sheets
take elevations