Heavy Equipment Operator - Wastewater

Job Description

Under general supervision works with and supervises a crew in daily assignments. Individual must be able to operate various heavy equipment for the installation and maintenance of the City’s water infrastructure and works with other departments when required. Preforms other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Safe and efficient operation of a variety of heavy equipment such as front-end loader; grader; tractor; mowers; backhoe and other equipment. Responsible for maintenance and minor repairs of equipment. Able to follow written and oral instructions with a primary responsibility for supervising and training employees and enforcing safety regulations. Keeps records; makes reports; uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Works in trenches and confined spaces; serves on stand-by crew for after-hours emergency work as required; does minor carpentry work; painting and concrete work. Works with other departments and performs other duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions:
Keep storage areas neat and clean; assists in personnel policies and decision-making; assists other utility agencies in the field with regards to City facilities and equipment. May participate in street and alley maintenance operations as pertaining to drainage in addition to drainage repair and construction.

Performance Measurement

Keep storage areas neat and clean; assists in personnel policies and decision-making; assists other utility agencies in the field with regards to City facilities and equipment. May participate in street and alley maintenance operations as pertaining to drainage in addition to drainage repair and construction.

Required Education; Degrees; Certificates and/or Licenses

Current Commercial Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Grade “C” Water Works Operator Certificate as mandated by the State of Texas within (1) year of employment.

Training; Experience; and /or Other Requirements

Two years experience in operating one or more types of heavy equipment. Knowledge of mechanical operation; proper care; skillful and safe operation of equipment.

Physicial Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push; pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and/or materials; climbs; crawls; kneels; squats; stoops; stands; sits; and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust; fumes; noise; mechanical; electrical; and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.

Additional Information

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful. All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville’s citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before during and/or immediately after an emergency. All positions require the following: 1) High School diploma or equivalent 2) valid driver’s license 3) satisfactory driving record and 4) eligibility to legally work in the U.S. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical examination drug screen and background investigation.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar related or a logical extension of the work assigned.