About this role
Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Lead Equipment Operator, operates a variety of heavy and light equipment in the construction and maintenance repairs of City utility installations. Operates heavy construction equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, graders or heavy trenching machines and other types of machinery to excavate, move and grade earth.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Individual must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
A b i l i t y to r e ad a nd i n t erp r et d o c u m e n ts s u c h a s s a f e t y ru l e s , o p era t i n g a nd m a i nt e n a n c e i n s tru c t i o n s , a nd pro c e d u r e m a n u al s .
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to correctly prioritize workload
Experience:
5 + years of heavy equipment operation
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operate construction equipment such as: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks.
- Fasten attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches .
- Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to equipment to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
- Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on all equipment.
- Drives construction equipment over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
- Follow all safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.
- Exercise good judgment when making decisions, with little supervision
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks, shovels, various hand tools.
Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, pushing/pulling , use arms/legs to operate equipment for long periods of time, coordinate hand and foot movements
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (100 pounds) frequently, exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally equivalent up to approximately 100 pounds
Environment: Work outside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, sewage, water. toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; bright sunlight, work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, regular exposure to high, fast moving mechanical parts.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours