Heavy Equipment Specialist I​/II

Join our Public Works & Engineering team as a Heavy Equipment Specialist I/II and be a vital part of maintaining our community's infrastructure! We're seeking skilled individuals with a strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. In this role, you'll ensure that our equipment runs smoothly and safely, contributing to the success of our public projects.

If you're passionate about machinery and take pride in your work, apply today to help us keep our city moving!

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Responsible for performing skilled operations of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt as well as brush removal. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as patch trucks, street sweeper, concrete breaker, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must.

Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, concrete truck, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must.

Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include the performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY:
Operates all necessary heavy equipment used for brush disposal.

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I – Operates equipment such as street sweeper, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe, concrete breaker and loader, and other hand and pneumatic tools; conducts construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs traffic control duties as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems; follows safety precautions and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and general labor work in maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II – Operates equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader and other hand and pneumatic tools; conducts construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs personnel-related duties including training and coaching; maintains safety on and off the road.
• Performs traffic control duties as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems; follows safety precautions and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY:
  Drives and operates heavy equipment including stake-bed trucks and hydraulic pickers.
• Loads brush and picks up other disposable waste with various equipment.
• Performs personnel-related duties including training and coaching.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I ($16.79 - $20.99)

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Valid State of Texas Class B Commercial Drivers License, or must be obtained within six months of date in position.
• One year of experience.

• Preferred:
  Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II ($19.02 - $23.78)

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