Heavy Equipment Operator I - Utilities & Roadwork

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, graders, and loaders, including 18-wheel trucks and small tractors, to install and maintain streets, water lines, meters, and valves, and to perform excavation work. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment, assist with related duties, and work outdoors in varying conditions near traffic and construction sites.

The role requires safe operation of heavy machinery, good communication, and the ability to meet

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safe heavy equipment operation.
• Basic maintenance skills for equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Organization & time management

Duties variety handling

Effective communication

Interpersonal relationships

Meeting schedules

Confidentiality & boundaries

Operate heavy equipment

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Job description

City of Laredo is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, graders, and loaders, including 18-wheel trucks and small tractors, to install and maintain streets, water lines, meters, and valves, and to perform excavation work. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment, assist with related duties, and work outdoors in varying conditions near traffic and construction sites.

The role requires safe operation of heavy machinery, good communication, and the ability to meet