Heavy Equipment Operator - Parks & Recreation

Definition:

Assists the Parks Construction Crew in maintaining and repairing park infrastructure throughout the City of Denton.

• Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment, e.g. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, water truck, dump truck, and large interstate tractors with batwing, flail, and boom mower attachments.
• Operates larger motorized equipment as needed.
• Performs public service functions during storms and inclement weather such as ice and high water call outs.
• Performs various skilled duties using hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Performs pre-inspection and post-inspection of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor.
• Inspects equipment and park structures for safety compliance.
• Performs custodial and other related duties such as litter control on grounds during special events.
• Responds to after hour call outs.
• Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for assisting in setting up, working, and tearing down special events.
• Performs dirt work and setting grade by using transits.
• Performs various construction related tasks including but not limited to painting, welding, carpentry, plumbing, etc.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of experience in operation and maintenance of light equipment and other grounds maintenance equipment; with two of the three years’ experience in a construction related occupation.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain one within one (1) year of employment

• 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 co-workers and customers
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather
• Ability to read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as blueprints and equipment operation manuals
• Skilled in the operation of a backhoe, skid steer loader, and dump truck

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Possess a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicators License or an industry approved equivalent.
• Texas Class A CDL

• Must possess a valid Class "A" CDL driver's license with air brake endorsements 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 one (1) year 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 work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
  
  Must have or be able to maintain a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicators License within 18 months of employment or an industry approved equivalent.
• Requires lifting up to 100 lbs.

Overall Strength Demands:
The italicized word describes the overall strength demands 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

Physical Demand Codes:
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 (