What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streets - Heavy Equipment Operator position at Town Of Pecos City?
General Purpose
The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Street Department Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a derrick, pile driver, concrete paver, crane, shovel, and dragline to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks.
- Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
- Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
- Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Assist with repairs as needed.
- Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
- Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Complete all duties assigned by supervisor, keeps job site and work area clean, and must keep tools clean that are used in performing work. Provide backup to subordinate positions as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
- Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work: OR
- Some high school education or equivalent with at least four years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work.
- OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
- Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
Tools & Equipment Used
Motorized vehicles, various phone types.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in various inside and outside locations, exposed to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is also occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may work in environments that expose them to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud in field settings and moderately quiet in office settings.
