Equipment Operator II

Heavy Equipment Operator IISalary: $24.58 - $36.86 per hourThe Heavy Equipment Operator II is responsible for safely and proficiently transporting and operating heavy equipment on various TRWD projects as well as keeping the equipment clean and in good working order. Equipment Operators work as part of a team to assist with other duties such as vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.Transport heavy equipment using truck and trailer to various job sitesOperate heavy equipment such as uniloader, backhoe, water truck, grapple truck, ag tractor, gradall, dump truck, excavator, dozer, track and rubber tire loader, and maintainerCommunicate equipment mechanical issues to fleet mechanicsClean, maintain and inspect all equipment dailyLocate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning workPerform data entry on work orders and for timekeepingTrain others in the operation of equipmentMonitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are metMaintain clean work environmentInteract and coordinate with other TRWD personnelPerform construction projects including, but not limited to, building fences, pouring and finishing concrete, carpentry, and paintingAssist with compilation of work plans and cost estimates for jobsPerform maintenance and inspections of floodgates, dam, and spillway structuresPerform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds including pipeline and floodwayAfter hours Emergency ResponseMaintain familiarity with strategic District levels of serviceContinuous improvement monitoring and innovation effortsPerform other duties as requiredRequired ExperienceThree (3) years of experience working with heavy equipment and ability to show proficiency operating the following pieces of equipment:Water truckGrapple truckAg tractorDump truckPlus, proficiency with three (3) of the following pieces of equipment:GradallUniloaderBackhoeExcavatorDozerTrack and rubber tire loaderMaintainerHeavy haul lowboyLight mechanical knowledge to communicate equipment issues to fleet mechanicsUnderstanding of and ability to shoot gradeDesired ExperienceNoneRequired Education/Certification/LicenseHigh School Diploma or GEDValid Texas CDL Class A with tanker (N) endorsement and without restriction EDesired Education/Certification/LicenseHazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsementDoubles/Triples (T) endorsementSuccess Factors/Job CompetenciesAttention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasksDependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligationsCooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitudeStress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situationsConcern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the jobIndependence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things doneSelf-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situationsAdaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplaceInitiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challengesPersistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstaclesInnovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problemsIntegrity — Job requires being honest and ethicalAchievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasksAnalytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problemsLeadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and directionPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides out in the field exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This position will also work in confined spaces, on waterways such as lakes or rivers, at various heights and on slopes with a 2:1 grade.