Heavy Equipment Specialist I / II

Join our Public Works & Engineering team as a Heavy Equipment Specialist I / II and be a vital part of maintaining our community's infrastructure! We're seeking skilled individuals with a strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. In this role, you'll ensure that our equipment runs smoothly and safely, contributing to the success of our public projects. If you're passionate about machinery and take pride in your work, apply today to help us keep our city moving!

Overview

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Responsible for performing skilled operations of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt as well as brush removal. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as patch trucks, street sweeper, concrete breaker, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must. Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, concrete truck, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must. Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include the performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY : Operates all necessary heavy equipment used for brush disposal.

Responsibilities

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I – Operates equipment such as street sweeper, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe, concrete breaker and loader, and other hand and pneumatic tools; conducts construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs traffic control duties as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems; follows safety precautions and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and general labor work in maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II – Operates equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader and other hand and pneumatic tools; conducts construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs personnel-related duties including training and coaching; maintains safety on and off the road.
• Performs traffic control duties as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems; follows safety precautions and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY : Drives and operates heavy equipment including stake-bed trucks and hydraulic pickers.
• Loads brush and picks up other disposable waste with various equipment.
• Performs personnel-related duties including training and coaching.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I ($16.79 - $20.99)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II ($19.02 - $23.78)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I – Additional Abilities

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY : Ability to operate and maintain all types of equipment used in solid waste collection and get along with co-workers and the public.

Additional Information

Here at the City of Baytown, we welcome the unique contributions you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, reflecting the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require overtime. This position may perform duties for the general public during emergencies, including evacuations.

Overall Position Strength Demands : Heavy Work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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