Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

Overview

The City of Waco seeks a skilled and dedicated Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating various heavy machinery with a strong focus on leadership, safety, precision, and reliability to ensure smooth operations.

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years experience in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required at the time of interview. Tanker endorsement will be required within 180 days of employment
• Specialized training and licensing upon hire required

Under general supervision, leads a field crew operating specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment in support of street, roadway, and infrastructure maintenance within the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.

• Coordinates the activities of a work crew repairing and maintaining streets, roadways, and infrastructure; estimates materials required for assignments, stages, materials and equipment, assigns work and operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains daily work logs; trains work crew and controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed; established the work zone and enforces compliance with all safety regulations and PWD procedures; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.