What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator (Streets) position at City of Midlothian, TX?
Salary : $46,823.71 - $67,894.38 Annually
Location : City of Midlothian, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2425-00545
Department : Public Works (20)
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Starting Hiring Range : $46,823.71 - $57,359.05, annually
Under direct supervision of the Streets Foreman, this position operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as sweepers, dump trucks, and tractors, and is responsible for overseeing job sites and leading crews.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates various heavy equipment such as backhoe, grader, dump truck, tractor, and sweeper to perform work assignments.
- Maintains equipment and vehicles, including fueling and oiling machines, performing minor repairs, servicing, and inspecting. Operates machines in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performs a variety of work related to assigned area of responsibility such as cleaning storm drains and ditches, concrete and asphalt repairs, and tree trimming.
- Leads crew in executing their duties and tasks, and prepares and manages job sites, which includes supervising work crews and distributing work assignments.
- Ensures safety practices and procedures are followed, including setting up safety parameters such as cones and other warning devices, and ensuring necessary materials are available.
- Performs manual labor necessary to complete tasks, including : grading streets, alleyways, ditches, and parking lots to achieve a smooth and workable surface; removing concrete and asphalt pavement from the site of repaving projects; opening and grading drainage ditches to achieve the proper line and grade required; excavating ditches to the proper elevation and lays storm water lines; loading and unloading material; and removing mud from streets and alleys.
- Completes daily reports, fuel logs, and tracks materials used.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Three (3) years of experience in the operation of various tractors, dump trucks, and other large pieces of equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Special Requirements
Mobility within a field and outdoor environment is required.
Subject to be on-call during non-working hours.
Must be available to work during severe weather events.
This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to FMCSA DOT requirements and random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or equivalent if out of state, with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards, or must obtain within within six (6) months of employment.
Work Environment
Work involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to extreme and inclement weather conditions, disagreeable elements, and noise. Working environment includes the potential of exposure to dust, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. Works with hot asphalt, and power tools, jack hammers, and tampers, which cause vibration of hands, arms, shoulders, and back. Occasional exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, loud noises, fumes, irritants, rodents, and insects. Physical demands require a heavy strength level frequent lifting, carrying, and loading / unloading of objects weighing up to 80 lbs., and occasional pushing and pulling objects up to 100 lbs. Continuous physical exertion and repetitive motion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, legs, back, or sensory faculties. Climbs, kneels, squats, stoops, bends, or walks in confined spaces. May be subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and operating equipment.
Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Do you currently possess a class A commercial driver's license, or will you be able to obtain this within six (6) months of employment as required for this position?
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
Do you currently possess a high school diploma or GED?
What best describes your current experience with general maintenance?
What best describes your current experience operating heavy equipment, such as a dump truck, backhoe, grader, tractor, and sweeper?
Are you available to work during severe weather events?
Are you able to be on-call during non-working hours?
Required Question
Salary : $46,824 - $67,894
