What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator II, 205, Wastewater Treatment position at City of Laredo, TX?
Salary : $18.66 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : B254210-6
Department : Utilities
Division : Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Operates medium heavy equipment, including backhoes, tanker trucks, batwing mowers, and roll-off container trucks. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.
Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.
- Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
- Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
- Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
- Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
- Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
- Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and / or trimming trees and shrubs.
- Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.
- Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of :
Skills and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Sometimes
Frequently
Often
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
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Seldom :
Often
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
Do you have three (3) years of experience as heavy equipment operator?
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed heavy equipment experience with : Note : Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process. )
Select all that apply of heavy equipment equipment you have experience operation :
Do you have a Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A?
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
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