Senior Equipment Operator

Laportetx; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to supervise maintenance personnel and operate heavy machinery for street maintenance and repair activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with the ability to lead and train others in a field environment, responding to public inquiries and maintaining safety protocol.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of street maintenance activities and safety precautions.
• Ability to lead and supervise a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in street and drainage maintenance tasks.
• Operate complex heavy machinery with skill.
• Prepare reports and maintain work records.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Supervision

Maintenance Techniques

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Machinery

Light Equipment

Job description

DEFINITION

To provide lead supervision over a crew of maintenance personnel; to operate heavy equipment; and to participate in a wide variety of street tasks performing construction and repair work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Equipment Operator class series with responsibility for lead supervision of a small crew of workers engaged in skilled and semi-skilled equipment operation, construction, maintenance and repair of streets. Specific work orders, orally or in written form, or general assignments for a given area, are received from a supervisor. The employee is expected to carry out work to completion based upon knowledge obtained through experience in the area of assignment. Positions assigned to this class can be further distinguished from lower-level classes by operating the most complex equipment with a high degree of skill.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Street Supervisor. Exercises lead supervision over lower-level Equipment Operators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a small crew, assign and participate in Streets, Drainage and Traffic Control, maintenance and repair work, preparing material requisitions, keeping work records, and preparing reports of completed work.
• Perform complex and skilled work in installing, removing, replacing and repairing streets signs.
• Direct, lead and participate in the operation of large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, grouting machines, fusion machines, and trenching machines
• Set up a job site ensuring the use of basic safety rules, appropriate equipment and proper work techniques.
• Lead and participate in the repair and maintenance of right-of-ways, traffic, curbs, gutters, catch basins, storm drains, and related facilities.
• Survey City streets, drainage facilities and related appurtenances to identify maintenance needs.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding street and drainage maintenance problems.
• Complete a variety of reports and forms including time and equipment records and work orders.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to chemical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat and noise; sitting; standing; walking; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in street and maintenance activities, right-of-way and traffic, use of sweeper.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Procedures for requisitions and purchasing necessary materials and supplies.
• Operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment depending on area of assignment.
• As necessary and depending upon area of assignment and maintenance techniques in street.
• Principles and practices of lead supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Identify necessary tasks in street, storm drain, and right-of-way activities.
• Perform a variety of heavy manual tasks, occasionally under severe weather conditions.
• Use and care for assigned machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Train and provide lead supervision to a small work crew.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience performing highly skilled work in the operation of light and heavy equipment and a High School Diploma or GED.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months, a valid Texas Class A CDL.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

*Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.