Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader

Salary : $33,113.60 Annually

Location : Street Dept.-Texarkana, TX

Job Type: Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader

Job Number: 00454

Department: Public Works Administration

Division: Streets

Opening Date: 06/26/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes responsibility for the operation of heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment on public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May occasionally supervise crew as needed or assigned.

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.

Operates three or more of the following pieces of heavy duty equipment: trackhoe, motor grader, bull dozer, gradeall, front-end loader, haul-type truck or heavy duty dump of twenty (20) yard capacity or more, and other heavy duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment.

Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material.

Assigns and supervises the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers, on occasion, in routine maintenance and minor construction activities related to public works and utilities field operations.

Instructs and trains assigned workers in equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs.

Makes routine repair and adjustments on equipment used.

Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary.

Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.

Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.

Inclement weather preparations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(a) Five (5) years experience in the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

(b) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(a) Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.

(b) Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

(c) Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

(d) Ability to learn to use survey equipment and read blueprints.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid State Class A driver's license (no restrictions allowed).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; heavy-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

The duties listed above 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 the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides three weeks of paid vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave per year as well as 13 paid holidays per year.

Retirement benefits are through the Texas Municipal Retirement System with the City contributing at a rate of 2 to 1 and the employee contributing 7% each paycheck to TMRS. Employees are vested after five years and may retire after either twenty years of service at any age or at age 60 as long as they are vested.

Retirement benefits for the Fire Department are paid through the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund and employees are eligible to retire after twenty years of employment.

A voluntary 457 deferred compensation program through MissionSquare is also offered to all City employees.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides health, dental, and vision insurance to its employees at a minimal cost. Life insurance equal to one times your annual salary is offered at no cost to the employee with supplemental life and dependent life insurance also available but is paid by the employee. Insurance becomes effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.

01

What have been your primary duties in your most recent job or position?

02

Do you have the ability to perform strenuous manual labor on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions?

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Do not currently possess a CDL

04

Please select all equipment that you have prior experience using.

• Concrete Saw
• Concrete Tools & Equipment
• Leveling Instruments
• Survey Equipment
• Dump Truck
• Haul-Type Truck
• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Bush-Hog Mower
• Front-End Loader
• Roller
• Motor Grader
• Demolition Equipment

05

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and/or in the safe and efficient operation of light duty construction and maintenance equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

If "Yes", please describe your level/years of experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and/or in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.

07

Do you have experience in the operation of power and hand tools?

• Yes
• No

08

If "Yes", please describe your experience in the operation of power tools, hand tools, and other equipment for vehicle and/or mechanical system work. If "No", answer N/A.

09

Do you have the ability to set up forms for preparation of pouring and finishing of concrete?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience in performing unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the care, construction, and maintenance of streets, sewers, pipelines, parks and other projects of this nature. If no experience, answer N/A.

11

Do you have the ability to set grades with a line level?

• Yes
• No

12

Describe your experience operating equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects.

13

Do you have the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one-hundred (100) pounds?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony in the last seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

15

If your answer is "Yes", provide the date(s), court or jurisdiction, and court's determination and explain in detail.

16

COMMENTS: If your "Yes" or "No" answer needs more clarification, please provide that information here and note the number of the question you are referencing.

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