Heavy Equipment Operator I

About the Department

Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, street sweeping operations and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton drainage system.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment (i.e. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, vehicle for running errands, small water truck, small dump truck and utility truck) to excavate, move and/or grade material.  
• Operates larger motorized equipment as needed
• Performs various skilled duties using hand and power tools
• Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor
• May set up street barricades and function as a flagger for traffic control
• May perform duties in a confined space such as a manhole or trench
• May confer with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies
• Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Operates street sweeper when required
• Completes daily work order tickets

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years’ experience in operation and maintenance of light equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair function operations
• Proficiency in the operation of back hoe, skid steer loader and dump truck

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to load truck with track hoe or track loader
• Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with underground utilities and installation and repair of storm sewer pipe
• Four years’ experience in construction equipment (street sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.)
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• Experience with track mounted equipment

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license with air brake endorsements OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: I
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: A
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: I
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: Y
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of street sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, dozer, track hoe etc ; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in various types of weather.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Public sector organization providing municipal drainage and public works services.