Heavy Equipment Operator II; A262799-1 Public Works Bond Funded

Operates heavy equipment such as: backhoe, bulldozer, loader, front end loader, scraper, grader, excavator, dump truck, lowboy, etc.

Responsibilities include:

rough excavation, spreading, compaction, covering, and finishing to a prescribed fine grade.

• Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to 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.
• 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.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the 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 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.

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 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

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

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Position will require the employee to travel

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• 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.

• Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B must be obtained within 12 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…