Heavy Equipment Operator II, 205, Wastewater Treatment

Heavy Equipment OperatorThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Operates medium heavy equipment, including backhoes, tanker trucks, batwing mowers, and roll-off container trucks. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.Performs related work as required.Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties:Knowledge of:English grammar, spelling, and punctuationSafe operations of heavy equipmentGeography of the City including major streets and landmarksPreventive maintenance proceduresTraffic rules and regulationsVehicles and equipmentSkills and Abilities:Organization and time managementPerforming a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.Customer serviceLeadershipEffective communication, both orally and in writingEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships.Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.Operating heavy equipment.Following oral and written instruction.Maintaining accurate and complete records.Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands:Physical Effort Requirements:Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.Work Environment Locations:Sometimes: Office or similar indoor environment, Confined spaceFrequently: Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Warehouse environmentOften: VehiclesExposures:Seldom: Individuals with known violent backgroundsSometimes: Individuals who are hostile or irate, Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)Often: Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Communicable diseases, Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)Travel:Never: National travel, International travelSeldom: Regional travelOften: Local travelMinimum Qualifications:At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.Valid Licenses and Certifications:Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A is required.As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.