Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Responsible for safe and effective heavy equipment operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operate heavy complex motorized equipment over 100,000 pounds as well as common and precision power and hand tools to perform skilled duties to complete site maintenance.
• Inspect and check equipment before and after use, perform minor maintenance activities, report issues and problems to leadership immediately.
• Ensure site is compliant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations.
• Assist and respond to customer issues; notify leadership immediately if not able to resolve concerns.
• Assist in training new crew members.

None.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing):
  Yes.
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Equipment use may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, trash compactor, bulldozer, scraper, track loader, excavator, articulated dump truck, articulated water truck and scraper, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, and HDPE poly fusion machine; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Posture:
  Frequent sitting while operating equipment; moderate balancing, standing, walking, and climbing stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, climbing, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Frequent repetitive hand motions. Ability to climb steep grade greater than 33%.
• Lifting:
  Lifting no more than 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Environment:
  Works outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold humidity, and inclement weather, steep slopes, noise, dust, chemicals, odors, heights, potentially hazardous conditions, uneven ground, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel:
  Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance:
  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must maintain accessibility to respond to emergencies at all hours, if needed.
• Must be able to work overtime and holidays, as needed.
• Must be able to work identified department schedule.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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