What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at City of Victoria TX?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator assists crews assists work crews constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets and drainage systems by operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and hazardous chemical. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
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Are you 18 or older?
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Are you comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat or cold?
Can you routinely lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks?
What type of valid driver's license do you currently hold?
Which of the following best describes your ability to manage time and prioritize tasks?
What would you do if you noticed a coworker not following safety procedures?
How do you demonstrate professionalism on the job?
Are you familiar with how to safely operate tools and equipment for streets maintenance?
Do you have three years of experience operating heavy equipment?
How knowledgeable are you on work safety as it pertains to streets and drainage?
How skilled are you in reading, measuring, and calculating for materials needed for a job?
Employer City of Victoria
Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center
Suite 120
Victoria, Texas, 77901
Phone 361-485-3500
Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator assists crews assists work crews constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets and drainage systems by operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Operates equipment for street maintenance and drainage repairs.
- Mixes and loads stabilized material into dump trucks to be transported to job sites
- Assists with the setup of barricades and other traffic control around work sites.
- Checks the elevations of ditches and streets to ensure proper drainage and water flow.
- Shovels debris and other materials at job sites to complete tasks and clean-up site.
- Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and shop areas.
- Read, measure, and calculate types and sizes of materials needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and hazardous chemical. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
- Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Work safety and safety set up policies, procedures, and practices.
- Tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in streets and drainage constructions and maintenance.
- Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
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Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.
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Are you 18 or older?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Are you comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat or cold?
- Yes
- No
Can you routinely lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks?
- Yes
- No
What type of valid driver's license do you currently hold?
- Texas Class B CDL
- Texas Class C
- I do not have a Driver's License
Which of the following best describes your ability to manage time and prioritize tasks?
- I struggle to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently.
- I meet deadlines with occasional supervision.
- I have not worked in a time-sensitive environment.
What would you do if you noticed a coworker not following safety procedures?
- Report the incident to a supervisor immediately.
- Ignore it unless it becomes a serious issue.
- Confront the coworker directly.
How do you demonstrate professionalism on the job?
- By completing tasks safely and efficiently and treating others respectfully.
- By doing my work without interacting with others.
- By focusing only on my assigned duties, regardless of safety or teamwork.
Are you familiar with how to safely operate tools and equipment for streets maintenance?
- Yes
- No
Do you have three years of experience operating heavy equipment?
- Yes
- No
How knowledgeable are you on work safety as it pertains to streets and drainage?
- Very, I regularly apply them in practice.
- Somewhat, but there are areas I could improve or learn more about.
- Limited, I have not had much exposure to them in-depth.
How skilled are you in reading, measuring, and calculating for materials needed for a job?
- Highly, I have extensive experience and do this on a regular basis.
- Moderately, I have some experience, though I may need help with more complex calculations.
- Limited, I have basic experience and may require significant supervision or training.
Employer City of Victoria
Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center
Suite 120
Victoria, Texas, 77901
Phone 361-485-3500
