Equipment Operator II

City of Waxahachie; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waxahachie is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support infrastructure maintenance and construction efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience operating various heavy construction machinery and a strong commitment to safety practices. This role involves teamwork and contributions to a critical public service area.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with city match

Vacation accrual based on years of service

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in construction site operations.
• Two years of direct heavy construction equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment for maintenance and construction.
• Transport equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to safety practices and resolve public inquiries.

Skills

Heavy construction equipment operation

Safe handling of traffic

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of activities including excavating, grading, loading, transporting, and related operations; oversees the work of maintenance workers assigned; performs activities and duties related to the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the assumed responsibility level and the complexity of the duties assigned. Incumbents must be fully trained in all procedures related to the Public Works Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance activities and duties in the completion of the services and operations of the Street division of the Public Works Department; work with department crews as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Operate heavy construction equipment such as the rubber tire loader; motor grader; bulldozer, dump truck, backhoe, and other large and complex heavy construction equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations.
• Operate various equipment in the grading of streets, pouring of concrete, spreading of asphalt, and other street maintenance tasks.
• Transport and deliver equipment and supplies to/from construction sites; perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and vehicles including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed; perform the duties of an equipment operator when required.
• Trim trees and haul brush to the landfill; operate heavy equipment to upkeep landfill including brush pile; operate various equipment to clean ditches.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries courteously; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge Of

• Operations, services, and activities of a streets maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of heavy construction equipment operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services, and activities of the city.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
• Methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the minor maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment.
• Safe handling of traffic in a construction zone.
• Operational characteristics of heavy construction equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
  
  

Ability To

• Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Perform heavy labor as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the City of Waxahachie.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of increasingly responsible construction site operations experience
• Two years of direct heavy construction equipment experience.
  
  

Licenses And Certificates

• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class "CDL-B" and good driving record as defined by City policy. State of Texas Driver’s License Class "CDL-A" preferred.
  
  

Special Requirements

Not Applicable

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment

The employee works in an outdoor/field environment subject to high noise levels and exposure to extreme weather conditions. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedules or irregular hours.

Other Conditions Of Employment

Not Applicable

The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.

Insurance

HEALTH

100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

LIFE

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary up to $100,000 max. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

VOYA

Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.

Retirement

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org

Deferred Compensation

The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.

Other Benefits

VACATION

• Vacation accruals are tiered based on years of service beginning at 3.6923 hours per pay period up to 7.0769 hours per pay period.
  
  

SICK LEAVE

All full-time employees accrue 4.6154 hours of sick leave per pay period.

HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS

Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.

01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

How many years of increasingly responsible construction site experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 year but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years
  
  

03

Please select your years of experience in asphalt and concrete.

• NO EXPERIENCE
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 years but less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years of experience
  
  

04

Please select your years of direct heavy construction equipment operation experience.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years
  
  

05

Do you currently have a valid Texas State Driver's License Class "CDL-B"?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you currently possess a valid Texas State Driver's License Class "CDL-A"?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question