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Public Works Heavy Equipment Specialist (Operations Stormwater)

City of Arlington

Arlington, TX | Full Time

$47k-60k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Public Works Heavy Equipment Specialist (Operations Stormwater)

City of Arlington Arlington, TX

$47k-60k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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City of Arlington is Hiring a Public Works Heavy Equipment Specialist (Operations Stormwater) Near Arlington, TX

Under general supervision operates complex heavy motorized equipment capable of performing multiple functions simultaneously. Equipment is used for construction and/or maintenance of City Streets, right of ways, and municipal properties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNTIONS:

1. Ability to operate gradall, walking excavator, winch truck, motor grader, backhoe, vac truck, front-end loader, sweeper and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.

2. Ability to guide and coordinate teams of skilled and semi-skilled workers on us public works projects. Ensure conformance to all departmental construction and maintenance practices, policies, and procedures and provide formal input for employee performance evaluations.
3. Ability to input daily work activities, utilize and maintain integrity of information in CarteGraph OMS work order management system in absence of supervisor.

4. Ability to understand and interpret Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TxMUTCD), and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) rules and regulations related to setup and maintenance of all work zone traffic control devices for performance of work.

5. Ability to operate required heavy equipment, trucks and vehicles for emergency operations response including dump trucks, sanders, emergency response trailer, salt brine spreaders, snowplows, temporary stop signs, generators, chain saws and miscellaneous hand tools. Ability to lead a crew during emergency operations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
5. Ability to interpret survey information to achieve proper grade for stormwater and street projects.
6. Ability to perform other duties as needed or assigned.
7. Ability to assist in responding to citizen requests.
8. Ability to provide input on equipment and vehicle specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of operating characteristics of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of construction.
Skill in operating related heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
Skill in performing minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft word and excel
Knowledge of Cartegraph OMS system.
Skill in communicating with other City employees and the public by oral and written means
Ability to maintain Confined Space Certification Training – portray role of Competent Person for assessment of potential hazards and monitoring of air quality during confined space entry.
Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
Ability to tolerate noise, rough movement and other discomforts created by equipment.
Ability to learn emergency operations SOP’s
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to seeing, sitting, carrying, lifting and writing.
Ability to operate a variety of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Ability to lift 75lbs on a repetitive basis.
Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes of weather and temperature.

Qualifying Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED and two years’ experience operating heavy equipment of similar complexity. Possession of a valid Texas Driver License, Class C and Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A with appropriate endorsements and work zone certification. Confined Space Certification.
An offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the following: Criminal History Check, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Health Physical Examination, and Motor Vehicle Review.