Heavy Equipment Operator II; B252795-7 Cemetery

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates heavy equipment used for refuse disposal at the landfill such as: backhoe, bulldozer, loader, front end loader, scraper, grader, or trash compactor, etc. Responsibilities include rough excavation, spreading, compaction, covering and finishing to a prescribed fine grade.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Operates heavy landfill equipment, such as: scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders, and pneumatic tire scrapers.
• Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to Landfill Supervisor for repairs.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as installing fences, directing traffic, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to maintain the city landfill.
• May assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of laborers and other equipment operators.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone and/or hand-held radio courtesy in all communications.
• Performs other related duties.

• Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.

• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Seldom

• Office or similar indoor environment

Sometimes

• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Vehicles

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site

Never

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Frequently

• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Never

• National travel
• International travel

Seldom

• Regional travel

Frequently

• Local travel

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B must be obtained within 12 months of employment for Public Works. Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period from time of hire.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7,…