Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Maypearl; Stephenville (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stephenville seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department to perform street and drainage maintenance using a variety of equipment under the Street Superintendent. You will operate trucks and machinery, assist with flagging, and respond to on-call emergencies as needed.

Must hold a Texas CDL and a High School Diploma or equivalent, pass background and drug screening, and maintain safe operating conditions on outdoor job sites across all weather.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations in the operation of assigned equipment.
• Must understand work hazards and proper safety precautions.
• Must understand proper traffic control placement of warning signs and work barricades.
• Must be able to complete maintenance and repair work orders.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
• Must understand utility location marks and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Participates in street and drainage maintenance and repair work.
• Operates light and heavy machinery (e.g., shovel, dump truck, loader, backhoe, roller, mechanical broom) safely.
• Assists in flagging traffic around work sites.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during and after hours when on call.
• Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Traffic laws

Safety precautions

Traffic control signs

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas CDL

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Dump Truck

Roller

Mechanical Broom

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The City of Stephenville is seeking to hire a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department. The position works under the direction of the Street Superintendent.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in the work of maintenance crews performing various construction and maintenance activities in streets and drainage infrastructure
• Conducts street and drainage maintenance and repair utilizing, equipment, materials, and tools required to complete work orders
• Participates in the maintenance and repairs of all equipment and ensures equipment is in safe and proper working order; Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Assists in flagging traffic around work sites
• Operates light and heavy machinery such as shovel, rake, dump truck, loader, backhoe, roller, mechanical broom, etc. in accordance with all safety guidelines
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal business hours and after hours when on call

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY:
Must have knowledge of:

• Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations in the operation of assigned equipment
• Work hazards and proper safety precautions
• Proper traffic control placement of warning signs and work barricades

Ability to:

• Complete maintenance and repair work orders
• Understand/communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Understand utility location marks
• Work as a team member and follow the directions of the crew leader
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/public
• Maintain effective audio-visual ability and perception needed for:
• Making observations and communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment

Maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Lifting, carrying, and/or holding supplies/equipment, in excess of 100 lbs.
• Climbing, squatting and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks

Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to:

• Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
• Levels of extreme noise
• Hazards associated with working in trenches
• Mechanical and environmental hazards

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license, and currently have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Must pass a background investigation and drug test
• A Texas State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Must pass a background investigation and drug screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Majority of work is performed outside in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

"As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.*"

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY:
Must have knowledge of:

• Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations in the operation of assigned equipment
• Work hazards and proper safety precautions
• Proper traffic control placement of warning signs and work barricades

Ability to:

• Complete maintenance and repair work orders
• Understand/communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Understand utility location marks
• Work as a team member and follow the directions of the crew leader
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/public
• Maintain effective audio-visual ability and perception needed for:
• Making observations and communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment

Maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Lifting, carrying, and/or holding supplies/equipment, in excess of 100 lbs.
• Climbing, squatting and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks

Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to:

• Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
• Levels of extreme noise
• Hazards associated with working in trenches
• Mechanical and environmental hazards

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license, and currently have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Must pass a background investigation and drug test
• A Texas State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Must pass a background investigation and drug screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Majority of work is performed outside in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold weather conditions.