Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton roadway system.

• Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front‑end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton roadways
• Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities.
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor
• Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations
• Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required.
• Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals

• Maintains regular and punctual on‑site attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes daily work order tickets
• Performs Flagging duties as needed
• Performs On‑Call duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck
• Ability to load truck with track hoe or track loader
• Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures
• Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes
• Ability to rake and roll asphalt

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior Four years experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.)
• Experience with track mounted equipment
• Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces
• Must be able to work 8-24hr shifts for snow/ice sanding
• Must be able to work overtime when requested

Overall Strength Demands
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The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often": Y = Yes, N = No, E = extensive (100‑70%), M = moderate (60‑30%), I = infrequent (20‑10%), A = almost never (