Heavy Equipment Operator - Veterans Cemetery - J01470 - 13970

Job Opportunity At Nueces County

Salary : $18.96 Hourly

Location : Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Veterans Cemetery

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Serves as an operator of both heavy and light valuable motorized equipment used in burial and grounds maintenance activities. Operates excavation, loading and hauling equipment and leads other staff in the opening and closing of graves. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Performs minor and routine repairs, maintenance and servicing of all heavy and light motorized equipment including burial and turf mowing equipment, trailers, and related equipment.

Installs and maintains grave markers, headstones and niche covers.

Assists with all aspects of grounds, buildings and infrastructure repairs, maintenance and service.

Records and submits daily, weekly and monthly records, reports and logs.

Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to be sure vehicle or equipment is in proper operating condition. Performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Depending on assignment, may supervise and / or direct the work of a crew on an intermittent basis. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County organization policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier.

Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 10 plus years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment or road construction equipment. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a (Class B) Commercial Driver License, tanker, and no restrictions.

Other Skills And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy motorized equipment. Sufficient skills to operate sophisticated equipment effectively and safely. Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment. Adequate knowledge of safety standards to prevent hazards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, officials, and the general public. Good driving record.

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Sick leave, paid holidays and vacation

Texas County & District Retirement System