Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B254130-8), 204, Transmission Distribution - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Operates light heavy equipment, including 18 wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation./spannbsp;/ph2Position Duties/h2pbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ESSENTIAL DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/strongbrbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"em style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"The 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./embrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/strongul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"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./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"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./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Performs related work as required./li/ulbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES/strongbrbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Knowledge of:/strongul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Knowledge of vehicles and equipment./li/ulstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Skills and Abilities:/strongul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Skill in organization and time management.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.nbsp;/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to operate heavy equipment./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to follow oral and written instruction./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to maintain accurate and complete records./li/ulbrstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/strongbrbruPhysical Effort Requirements/ubrPosition will have the following exposuresbrbrulliFrequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards/liliMajority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk/lilispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"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./spannbsp;/li/uluWork Environment Locations/ubrPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:brbrulliSometimesulliConstruction site/liliConfined space/li/ul/liliFrequently or OftenulliOutdoor environment/liliStreet environment (near moving traffic)/liliVehicles/li/ul/li/uldiv align="center" style="text-align: left;"uExposures/unbsp;/divdiv align="center" style="text-align: left;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"Position will require the employee to be exposed to:/span/divbrulliSometimesullispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Individuals with known violent backgrounds/span/liliFumes or airborne particles/liliTspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"oxic or caustic chemicals or substances/span/li/ul/liliFrequently or OftenulliExtreme cold (below 32 degrees)/liliExtreme heat (above 100 degrees)/liliMoving mechanical parts/liliLoud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)/li/ul/li/uldiv align="center" style="text-align: left;"uTravel/unbsp;/divdiv align="center" style="text-align: left;"nbsp;Positionspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;will require the employee to travel:/span/divbrullispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"Local/spanullispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"Frequently or Often/span/li/ul/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Required Education and Experience/strongbrbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"liAt least two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator./ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrongRequired Licenses/strongbrulliA valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B is required and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record./ul*If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained uprior/u to employment.brbrstrongAs part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough/strongbrstrongbackground check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective 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./strongbrbrbrstrongA person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable/strongstrong./strongdiv style="text-align: left;"nbsp;/divbrdiv style="text-align: left;"strongCity 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.nbsp;/strong/div/p