Heavy Equipment Operator II

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the of a variety of equipment and heavy equipment, including Graders, Gradalls, backhoes, Front‑end loaders, rollers, water trucks, dump trucks, street sweepers, in the Public Works Department. May work alone or with a crew to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Operates a variety of heavy in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs scheduled maintenance, repair, and service work on City streets, rights‑of‑ways, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, and retention basins; hauls, transports, loads and/or unloads various material and equipment associated with assigned projects.
• Assists with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; measures and pours concrete; finishes concrete; removes wooden forms and backfills; cleans site.
• Drives to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintains dirt roads, shoulders, constructing and maintaining temporary parking lots.
• Performs asphalt repair and replacement; excavates, sweeps, dumps, rakes, spreads, and rolls/compacts asphalt.
• Performs all forms of concrete form setting, concrete placement and concrete related to street maintenance.
• Maintains heavy equipment by conducting daily safety inspections, cleans and performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Performs load inspections to prevent hazardous waste spills or dangerous road conditions.
• Performs general maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repair on City equipment as needed.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Hauls materials, transports vehicles, and equipment to job sites using various trucks.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment.
• Performs skilled construction, maintenance, and labor work; resurfaces, grades, and shapes roads; aids in emergency and storm related activities.
• Performs a variety of Public Works Department manual labor tasks as assigned.
• Assists in providing training and direction to new employees as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Subject to after‑hours call‑out for emergency situations.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Safety standards and practices for construction sites, roadways, and heavy equipment.
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation, as well as traffic control and flagging procedures.
• Hazards and precautions in using heavy equipment.
• Methods, materials, and practices of street and right‑of‑way maintenance, and asphalt and concrete repair.
• Proper use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Providing quality customer service and staying calm during difficult customer situations.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, leadership, and the public.

High school graduate or equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the operation of heavy equipment; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class B CDL Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

A Valid Texas Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is Preferred.