Sanitation - Heavy Equipment Operator

Town Of Pecos City; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town Of Pecos City is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform essential construction and maintenance tasks. The role demands thorough knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety protocols, along with the ability to conduct routine inspections and assist in various projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in operating equipment and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience operating construction equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operates various heavy equipment for construction and maintenance activities.
• Conducts routine inspections and maintains safety standards.
• Records time worked and materials used.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety knowledge

Routine inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compactor

Bulldozer

Motor grader

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General Purpose

The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

General Purpose

The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Department Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily compaction and cover of trash.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a compactor, scrapper, motor grader, bulldozer, crane, skid steer, loader, and shovel to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks.
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs. Input daily data and information into logs.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Assists in the excavation of new trenches.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Assist with repairs as needed.
• Ensure work face is ready for use daily.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
• Learns site operation plans approved by TCEQ.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work: OR
• Some high school education or equivalent with at least four years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work.
• OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand GPS systems and know simple math calculations and measurements.
  
  

Tools & Equipment Used

Motorized vehicles, various phone types. Proficient with and can use a grinder, torch, meter stick, tape measure, compactor, front loader, dirt scrapper, motor grader, bulldozer, water truck and skid steer.

Physical Requirements

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

• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in various inside and outside locations, exposed to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is also occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may work in environments that expose them to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud in field settings and moderately quiet in office settings.

Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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