Heavy Equipment Operator Crew Leader

Oversee and lead a crew in performing street and stormwater maintenance projects while operating a variety of heavy equipment. This role requires strong leadership, task management, and adherence to safety protocols, with minimal supervision. As a safety-sensitive and/or DOT position, participation in random drug testing is mandatory. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position.  Therefore, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

• Work as Lead Heavy Equipment Operator on assigned jobs.
• Lead assigned crew in day to day maintenance work operations.
• Responsible for managing crew's schedules including overtime accruals and paid time off requests. Must minimize disruption of shift coverage to ensure timely completion of daily work assignments and projects
• Assist in training other employees.
• Develop work plans, prioritize work, complete service orders and maintain records.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as: Asphalt Paver, Bull Dozer, Maintainer, Mixer, Crane Truck, Motor Grader, Rubber Tire Backhoes, Gradalls, Front end loader, Laydown Machine, Linkbelt/Boom Mowers and Reclaimer machine.
• Perform field repairs and daily maintenance activities necessary to keep heavy equipment in good operating condition.
• Respond to police, citizen and city department emergency requests for debris removal, temporary road hazards/stop sign placement, etc.
• Ensure that assigned personnel perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and productive manner that does not subject them to on the job harm or risk.
• Routinely assist citizens with resolutions to problems/complaints.
• Assist supervisor in calculating inventory needed to complete job assignments.
• Use a variety of equipment and tools to level materials, dig roadside ditches and dig major outfall structures.
• Complete daily work reports.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance and construction; including 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

• Must possess Texas "Class A" Commercial Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Heavy equipment operation, street maintenance, and stormwater systems.

• Traffic control and work zone safety procedures.

• City regulations, policies, and environmental standards.

Skilled in:

• Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

• Leading a crew and managing tasks.

• Reading construction plans and maintaining records.

• Communicating with the public and team members.

Abilities:

• Lead and motivate a team to meet project goals.

• Identify and resolve issues in the field.

• Respond to emergencies quickly and work in various weather conditions.

• Adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May work in adverse weather conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, rain and sleet. Work may also come into contact with chemicals, fumes, dust, insects, noxious plants, snakes and other wildlife. Tasks involve physical effort exerting up to50 lbs. of pressure; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects and supplies, also up to 50lbs. This position requires constant walking, sitting, carrying, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, twisting, foot controls, fine dexterity and awareness of surroundings using acute senses of vision, hearing and verbal communication.

Salary : $23 - $33