Job Description
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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Foreman 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 the timely completion of projects and work orders.
The Heavy Equipment Operator role includes two specialization areas. All
operators perform shared essential functions to ensure safe and effective
equipment operation. Each operator is assigned to one specialization, which
includes additional duties and technical skills unique to that focus. There are
vacancies in each area.
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
which 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.
* Re-grades 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.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Concrete Specialized Functions
- Familiar with the latest concrete pouring technology and equipment
- Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver
- Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and
screen.
* Using specialized handheld tools and power tool versions of float trowel and
other concrete tools.
- Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.
- Applying sealing and hardening components.
- Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.
- Polishing surfaces using a power surfacing machine.
- Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Stormwater Specialized Functions
- Traffic control setup and monitoring.
- Street sweeping.
- Construction or cleaning of underground stormwater systems.
- Grading of open waterways.
- Construction, repair, or maintenance of stormwater ponds.
- Operating motor grader, backhoe, mini excavator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or its equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time work
experience performing work that is consistent with the essential and specialized
functions for this classification. OR Any combination of experience, education
and/or 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
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 writing instructions.
- Shooting grades and calculating grades, elevation and drainage fall.
- Solving construction and repair problems.
Preferred Knowledge – Concrete Specialization:
- Journey level and/or skilled trade work in concrete finishing
- Experience in traffic control
- Experience in concrete or masonry
- Experience pouring, placing, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake,
trowel, float, and screed.
* Experience in specialized handheld tools and power tool versions of float
trowel and other concrete tools.
* Experience in current practices and procedures for concrete placement and
repair
- Experience in concrete forming or carpentry
- Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.
- Skilled in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Knowledge – Stormwater Specialization:
- Experience in stormwater drainage systems construction and or maintenance
- Experience in street sweeping
- Experience in construction or cleaning of underground stormwater systems
- Experience in grading of open waterways
- Experience in construction repair or maintenance of stormwater ponds
- Experience in operations of motor grader, backhoe, mini excavator
- Skilled in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class “C” Texas driving license.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit),
(includes air brakes) and Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
* Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License
(includes air brakes) and Tanker Endorsement within nine (9) months of
employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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.
Hiring Range: $21.26 - $26.63, hourly.
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