Heavy Equipment Operator Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Victoria, TX

  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Victoria, TX

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator assists crews in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets and drainage systems by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Operates equipment for street maintenance and drainage repairs.
  • Mixes and loads stabilized material into dump trucks to be transported to job sites
  • Assists with the setup of barricades and other traffic control around work sites.
  • Checks the elevations of ditches and streets to ensure proper drainage and water flow.
  • Shovels debris and other materials at job sites to complete tasks and clean-up site.
  • Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and shop areas.
  • Read, measure, and calculate types and sizes of materials needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and hazardous chemical. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required qualifications include:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
  • Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Work safety and safety set up policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in streets and drainage constructions and maintenance.
  • Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union. Check out our great Wellness Programs! Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours

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