Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support street and utility projects. You will operate backhoes, graders, loaders, and other heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain water mains, valves, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include pipe fitting, sludge removal, routine equipment maintenance, and assisting in construction tasks. A Texas CDL class A or B is required, with background checks and drug testing part of the process.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B is required; out-of-state license holders must obtain Texas license within 6 months.
• Background check and certified transcripts required for employment.
• Drug and alcohol testing required for selected applicants.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.
• Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
• Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
• Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
• Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
• Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Record-keeping

Job description

City of Laredo seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support street and utility projects. You will operate backhoes, graders, loaders, and other heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain water mains, valves, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include pipe fitting, sludge removal, routine equipment maintenance, and assisting in construction tasks. A Texas CDL class A or B is required, with background checks and drug testing part of the process.