Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of various sets of controls used in the operation of various types of equipment and attachments.
• Requires normal alertness to follow instructions and methods; mental application and concentration where tasks of operations are repetitive or where the work flow is intermittent; and simple examination or analysis by comparison with established facts, standards, or procedures.
• Requires ability to take initiative and/or to plan and improvise procedures and standards.
• Requires occasional exercise of independent judgement with obvious choices of action in handling the work in accordance with established methods, procedures, and/or regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain Texas CDL within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a Texas “C” Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections II Certification within one (1) year from date of hire/promotion, and must be able to obtain a Wastewater Collections III Certification within three (3) years from date of hire/promotion.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.
• Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows well-established procedures and methods. Operates a front end loader, backhoe, roller, skid steer, dump truck, compactor, mower, computer etc.
• Operates equipment for such things as excavating, repairing or replacing infrastructure in the water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Performs maintenance service and makes minor field repairs on equipment, ensures that equipment is secure at the end of each work shift.
• Operates and maintains water pumpstations and water storage facilities.
• Answers Duty Phone on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.