HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - STREETS

Gfoat; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is hiring a heavy equipment operator in Richardson, Texas. The role involves safely operating excavators, loaders, and other heavy machinery for street and alley maintenance. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Texas Class A driver’s license (must obtain within 6 months). The position requires two years of relevant experience and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Applications should reflect the candidate's ability to communicate and perform mechanical tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in street and alley operations.
• One year training in operating heavy equipment.
• Satisfactory driving record according to rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy motorized equipment.
• Perform masonry work on public works.
• Maintain and care for the equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Jackhammers

Hand tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, operate heavy motorized equipment used in street and alley maintenance operations and perform surface finishing on concrete and/or asphalt. When not operating equipment, participate in all activities relating to street/drainage/alley maintenance, repair, and construction. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Safely and skillfully operate vehicles and equipment such as excavators, graders, loaders, rollers, and other motorized equipment utilized by the department, as directed. Efficiently and safely operate, care for, and maintain appearance of equipment used in the maintenance and construction of streets and alleys, including washing, preventive maintenance, and servicing of equipment. Perform skilled masonry work on various public works such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, medians, storm drains, drains, driveways, and walls. Perform finish work on concrete with float or trowel, and on asphalt with an asphalt levellute. Fabricate and prepare concrete forms. Participate in forming concrete structures. Operate hand tools, including hand saws, skill saws, drill press, vibrator, bolt cutters, picks, axes, air compressors, jackhammers, cutting torch, and various weight hammers. Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds; pull, push, and/or drag up to 150 pounds. Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop, and/or bend freely when working. Work sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Hear sufficiently and clearly communicate verbally to work safely with others in noisy situations. Read written instructions, plans; write reports. Work in extreme temperatures, both winter and summer, at night and in daytime, in all types of weather. With proper safety precaution, work in dust, fumes, and loud noises that are routinely encountered in street and alley maintenance operations. Communicate courteously and effectively with other city employees, officials, and the public. Subject to after hours call out for emergency situations as needed. Work on weekends, through lunch, and/or stay late when needed. Perform standby/on‑call duty for water/sewer operations as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

In the temporary absence of the crew leader, may be required to oversee the work of a crew of one or more employees and activities at the work site.

REQUIRED EDUCATION; DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES

High School Diploma or GED required. Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, is required or must be obtained within 6 months.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Two years experience required in all phases of street and alley operations, including one year as Surface Finisher or 10 hours training for surface finisher. One year of training or experience required in operating heavy motorized construction equipment, particularly backhoe/front‑end loader. Driving record must be satisfactory according to City and Department rules and policies. Must have mechanical aptitude to make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment in the field. Must be able to use good judgment in safe performance of essential functions of job. Must be able to function effectively within a team environment.