Heavy Equipment Operator II

Responsibilities

Responsible for operation of heavy equipment to maintain and construct streets.

• Operates heavy complex motorized equipment over 26,000 pounds (front-end loader, track and rubber tire loaders, dump truck, backhoe, motor grader, track loaders, steel wheel compactors and scrapers)
• Performs less skilled tasks associated with maintenance and construction of streets, such as patching, lowering manholes, putting in drainage pipes
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor
• Frequently assumes crew leader responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations
• Helps train other operators and assists technical staff such as laying asphalt, drainage pipe, putting lime or bulk cement in sub-grade
• May perform other skilled tasks, some of which may require knowledge of a specific field, for example, drainage, water and wastewater
• Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years’ experience in heavy equipment in the construction industry or related field

OR

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

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work outdoors

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior three years’ experience in street construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the field of maintenance and emergency repair of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy and complex equipment

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license with tanker 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 as requested and be on-call for the department during extreme weather and rotation of schedule on nights/weekends

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 (