Heavy Equipment Operator II, (A264220-4), 205, Wastewater Collection

Operates medium heavy equipment, including backhoes, tanker trucks, batwing mowers, and roll-off container trucks. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

* Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.

* Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.

* Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.

* Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.

* Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.

* Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.

* Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.

* Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.

* Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

* Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

* Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment

* Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks

* Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures

* Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

* Knowledge of vehicles and equipment

Skills and Abilities:

* Skill in organization and time management

* Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

* Skill in customer service

* Skill in leadership

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

* Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work

* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

* Ability to operate heavy equipment

* Ability to follow oral and written instruction

* Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

* Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

* Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

* Office or similar indoor environment

Seldom

* Confined space

* Warehouse environment

Sometimes

* Construction site

Often

* Outdoor environment

* Street environment (near moving traffic)

* Vehicles

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

* Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Seldom

* Individuals who are hostile or irate

* Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

* Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Frequently

* Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Often

* Communicable diseases

* Moving mechanical parts

* Fumes or airborne particles

* Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

* National travel

* International travel

Seldom

* Local travel

* Regional travel

Required

Education and Experience

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

Valid Licenses or Certifications

* A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A is required.  If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of  employment.

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, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal…