Heavy Equipment Operator I

Summary

This requisition expires on June 12, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

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

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton's roadways

Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities.

Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor

Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations

Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required.

Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor

Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals

Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendanceAdditional Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Completes daily work order tickets

Performs Flagging duties as needed

Performs On-Call duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment.

OR

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

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck

Ability to load truck with track hoe or track loader

Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures

Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes

Ability to rake and roll asphaltPreferences:

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Prior Four years experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.)

Experience with track mounted equipment

Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump

Class A CDL with tanker endorsementConditions of Employment:

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record 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 perform duties in confined spaces

Must be able to work 8-24hr shifts for snow/ice sanding

Must be able to work overtime when requested

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

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 poundsPhysical 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:

Standing: M

Sitting: M

Walking: M

Lifting: M

Carrying: I

Pushing/Pulling: M

Overhead Work: I

Fine Dexterity: A

Kneeling: M

Crouching: M

Crawling: I

Bending: M

Twisting: I

Climbing: M

Balancing: M

Vision: E

Hearing: E

Talking: E

Video Display: I

Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:The essential functions of this position require the use of backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, dozer, track hoe, asphalt roller, motor grader, and other compaction equipment.

Environmental Factors:The essential functions of this position are performed in various types of weather from extreme cold to extreme heat.

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.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

E-Verify:

The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.