Heavy Equipment Operator

Job TitlePublic WorksJob DescriptionPublic Works is currently hiring for several essential positions that play a critical role in maintaining the Town's infrastructure. To help fill these important vacancies, the Town has approved both a Sign-On Incentive Program and an Employee Referral Incentive Program.Sign-On Incentive – $1,500The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff).Key details:Paid on the employee's first paycheck following hire.Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.Employee Referral Incentive – $1,500Help us recruit great candidates and earn extra income!For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:$500 when the referred employee is hired.$1,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.$1,500 total incentive.Additional information:Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.Under direct supervision, operates various street construction equipment and tools to construct, repair, and maintain the Town's streets, bridges, medians, right of ways, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, alleys, drainage systems, and other public areas within the Town.Examples of Duties• Cleans, repairs, and maintains roads, bridges, medians, right of ways, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public areas within the Town. • Performs routine and repetitive, strenuous physical tasks such as hand working asphalt and concrete as it is placed; loading and unloading trucks; laying pipelines and repairing manholes; patching pot holes and overlaying of streets; sealing cracks in asphalt and concrete; remove and replace concrete to include form setting to finishing; reading grades and setting grade stakes; assisting in surveying; cutting brush and trees; mowing and weed-eating high grass and weeds; and maintaining clean street intersections, medians, and alleys. • Operates, repairs, and maintains vehicles and various heavy equipment and tools such as tractors, mowers, front end and back end loaders, heavy trenchers, bucket trucks, augers, maintainers, jackhammers, skill saws; drills; bolt cutters; pothole patchers; rollers; dump trucks; motor graders; 1 ton to 5 ton vehicles; etc as a primary responsibility. Oversees the daily activities of crew members and completion of work orders in absence of crew leader as a primary responsibility. • Works safely when working in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic areas, along medians, and right-of-ways. • Identifies and informs supervisor of potential hazards, liability exposures, problem areas, public inquiries of the general public, and the status of work activities. • Conducts inspections and preventative maintenance, on a daily basis, on vehicles, equipment, and tools including washing, checking safe and proper operation, and servicing as a primary responsibility. • Assists other departments and performs other duties as needed. • Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations. • Adheres to stand-by schedule as assigned for emergency repairs at night and weekends. • Trains other employees in operation, repair, and safety techniques of construction equipment and in daily job duties and responsibilities. • Loads and unloads supplies, equipment and tools, etc. on and off of vehicles and equipment.Minimum QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required. • Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Drivers License. • Must be able to obtain a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, with proper endorsements and without restrictions, within six (6) months from the date of hire. Your driving record must be in compliance with Town policy. WORK EXPERIENCE: •One or more years of street maintenance (concrete and asphalt) repair or construction work experience to include operation of heavy construction equipment is required. Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).Desired QualificationsKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: • Must have knowledge of installation of concrete and asphalt materials used in street maintenance; and skills required to operate heavy to light construction equipment, vehicles, small power tools, and equipment in a safe and proper manner. • Must be able to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and stress. • Must work extensive hours and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency callback as required. • Must maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: • Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives. • Must also have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate equipment. • Must be able to operate maintenance equipment; perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, lift up to 100 lbs. of equipment several times a day, and lifting heavy objects; shoveling; crawling; bending; kneeling; climbing on and off equipment; and operating vibrating equipment. • Must be able to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, dust/mist, and hazardous conditions such as street traffic, exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.Important Notice: To ensure you receive all communications regarding your application, please add View email address on click.appcast.io to your safe sender list and regularly check your email (including your spam/junk folders). All important updates and requests will be sent from this address.BenefitsRegular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:Health & WellnessMedical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.Vision Insurance: Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.Wellness Program: Free access to the Town's Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.Retirement & Financial BenefitsTexas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2:1 to help you save for retirement.457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.Disability Insurance: Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.Paid Time OffVacation: Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.Sick: Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.Holidays: Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.Work – Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.Various positions with the Town may have the opportunity for alternative work schedules.For details, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.