Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader

City of Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to manage public works projects. This role involves operating various heavy machinery, supervising crews, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in equipment operation and a strong commitment to safety. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and efficiency, and contribute to the betterment of community infrastructure. If you're passionate about working outdoors and making a tangible impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in municipal maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and use survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for construction and maintenance projects.
• Supervise and train unskilled workers as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Precautions

Preventive Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Education

5 years of experience in heavy equipment operation

Valid Class B CDL

Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes responsibility for the operation of heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment on public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May occasionally supervise crew as needed or assigned.

SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION

This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.

Operates three or more of the following pieces of heavy duty equipment: trackhoe, motor grader, bull dozer, gradeall, front-end loader, haul-type truck or heavy duty dump of twenty (20) yard capacity or more, and other heavy duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment.

Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material.

Assigns and supervises the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers, on occasion, in routine maintenance and minor construction activities related to public works and utilities field operations.

Instructs and trains assigned workers in equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs.

Makes routine repair and adjustments on equipment used.

Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary.

Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.

Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.

Inclement weather preparations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(a) Five (5) years experience in the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

(b) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(a) Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.

(b) Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

(c) Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

(d) Ability to learn to use survey equipment and read blueprints.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Possession of a valid Class A CDL is preferred. (No Restrictions)
2. Class A CDL must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date as condition of employment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; heavy-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.