Construction Equipment Operator

City of Alice, TX; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alice, TX seeks a skilled Equipment Operator to maintain and repair City utility installations. You will operate a range of heavy and light equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, following safety rules and work orders.

Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to read and follow detailed instructions while prioritizing workload under supervision.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozer, loader, grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, and water trucks.
• Attach attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pins.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, and power takeoff to provide attachment power.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Drive equipment over terrain to achieve specified grades per grade stakes or signals.
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.
• Exercise good judgment with little supervision.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read & interpret manuals

Prioritize workload

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Education

Texas Driver's License

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Lead Equipment Operator, operates a variety of heavy and light equipment in the construction and maintenance repairs of City utility installations. Operates heavy construction equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, graders or heavy trenching machines and other types of machinery to excavate, move and grade earth.

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Lead Equipment Operator, operates a variety of heavy and light equipment in the construction and maintenance repairs of City utility installations. Operates heavy construction equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, graders or heavy trenching machines and other types of machinery to excavate, move and grade earth.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Individual must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to correctly prioritize workload

Experience

5 + years of heavy equipment operation

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate construction equipment such as: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks.
• Fasten attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to equipment to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on all equipment.
• Drives construction equipment over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.
• Exercise good judgment when making decisions, with little supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: bulldozer, loader, motor grader, backhoe, trackhoe, compactor, pneumatic roller, and water trucks, shovels, various hand tools.

Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, pushing/pulling , use arms/legs to operate equipment for long periods of time, coordinate hand and foot movements

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (100 pounds) frequently, exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally equivalent up to approximately 100 pounds

Environment: Work outside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, sewage, water. toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; bright sunlight, work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, regular exposure to high, fast moving mechanical parts.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours