Heavy Equipment Operator; Wastewater Collection Job San Angelo area,Texas USA,Transportation

Position: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (WASTEWATER COLLECTION)

Overview

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will perform skilled work in the operation of a variety of motorized equipment and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and road repair work; assists in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads; digs and fills holes; clears and repairs roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; installs, cleans, repairs and maintains sewers, water pipes and hydrants; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways, grounds and facilities.

Operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and motorized equipment, including front-end loader, dump truck, bulldozer, grader, backhoe, tractor, street sweeper, oil distributor, spreader, scraper, roller, chipper, and water truck.

Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and heavy equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.

Operates power equipment and specialized trucks to transport trash, debris and biosolids.

Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks.

Loads and unloads materials using power equipment.

Completes required daily logs and reports.

Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.

Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This is an on-call position to include weekends and holidays.

Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills

Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Using specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; and three years' experience operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or

Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver License Class A with a good driving record (additional compensation available for CDL A of $300/month).
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Specific technical skills training and certifications may be required.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors.
Requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and carry up to 113 pounds.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

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