Heavy Equipment Operator

MOS Code: 62K (Army), 001165 (Navy)

• Two (2) years of experience operating medium or heavy equipment; or one (1) year of experience operating medium or heavy equipment and successful completion of the City of El Paso (ESD) Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee program.

• Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment. Some positions may require a Texas Class "A" CDL or equivalent from another state. CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment. Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

• Positions requiring a CDL or those that are safety‑sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

• Operate a variety of heavy motorized equipment utilized in the most difficult or unusual construction, repair, and maintenance operations.
• Operate heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, articulated dump trucks and water wagons, rubber‑tired and tracked hydraulic excavators, and comparable earth‑moving or heavy construction equipment, such as asphalt paver, bulldozer, landfill compactor, milling machine, motor grader, scraper, as assigned.
• Coordinate interactions to attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate intricate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials.
• Monitor instruments and precisely adjust such factors as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids.
• Sub‑grade streets for paving, or grade and blade dirt streets and alleys. De‑sil t basins. Cut and fill water and sewer lines, or deep drainage ditches. Lay water and sewer mains. Excavate roadbeds.
• Perform other complicated construction, repair, maintenance, or operations‑related work, which includes excavating, grading, digging, piling, pushing, and loading a broad range of materials.
• Inspect the worksite before, during, and following activities. Identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.
• Supervise or direct laborers and other workers in routine work assignments. Participate in various lead work responsibilities, including assigning or delegating work, reviewing, inspecting, and accepting work, training, and developing employees.
• Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment. Identify and perform basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements.
• Engage in manual labor as necessary to work assignments. Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.