Heavy Equipment Operator II; B252795-7 Cemetery

Heavy Equipment Operator

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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.

• 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.

• Geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Operating various types of heavy equipment.

• Making independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Commercial Driver License and a good driving record.
• Maintaining harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and responding to general public complaints.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining 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:

• 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.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

• Seldom:
  Office or similar indoor environment
• Sometimes:
  Confined space, Warehouse environment
• Frequently:
  Vehicles

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

• 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)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel:

• Never:
  National travel, International travel
• Seldom:
  Regional travel
• Frequently:
  Local travel

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Licenses or Certifications

• 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 of time indicated above from time of hire.

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