Senior Heavy Equipment Operator & Crew Lead

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Pension plan

Paid life insurance

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator Lead to manage multiple machines at City maintenance sites. Responsibilities include operating cranes, excavators, and bulldozers, supervising crews, and ensuring work meets quality standards in outdoor construction settings.

Candidate must have at least three years of experience operating heavy equipment and hold a Class A CDL or equivalent Texas CDL with endorsements.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Must have Class A CDL or Texas CDL with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes, graders, excavators, bulldozers, tractor trailers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Direct subordinate crews and supervise work to meet specifications and safety standards.
• Perform inspections and maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare reports, logs, and time sheets; maintain records.
• Train employees in the proper use of equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Equipment inspection

Effective communication

Work under adverse weather

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator Lead to manage multiple machines at City maintenance sites. Responsibilities include operating cranes, excavators, and bulldozers, supervising crews, and ensuring work meets quality standards in outdoor construction settings.

Candidate must have at least three years of experience operating heavy equipment and hold a Class A CDL or equivalent Texas CDL with endorsements.