Heavy Equipment Operator II, (B252795-7), 205, Cemetery

Job Title

Operates heavy equipment used for refuse disposal at the landfill such as: backhoe, bulldozer, loader, front end loader, scraper, grader, or trash compactor, etc. Responsibilities include rough excavation, spreading, compaction, covering and finishing to a prescribed fine grade.

Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Operates heavy landfill equipment, such as: scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders, and pneumatic tire scrapers.
• Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to Landfill Supervisor for repairs.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as installing fences, directing traffic, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to maintain the city landfill.
• May assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of laborers and other equipment operators.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone and/or hand held radio courtesy in all communications.
• Performs other related duties.

• Knowledge of: geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
• Knowledge of: preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of: traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of: and skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.

• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established polices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

• Physical Effort Requirements: Position will have the following exposures
• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Work Environment Locations: Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
• Seldom: Office or similar indoor environment
• Sometimes: Confined space, Warehouse environment
• Frequently: Vehicles
• Often: Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site
• Exposures: Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
• Never: Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Communicable diseases
• Seldom: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Sometimes: Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Frequently: Moving mechanical parts, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Travel: Position will require the employee to travel
• Never: National travel, International travel
• Seldom: Regional travel
• Frequently: Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B must be obtained within 12 months of employment for Public Works.

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 727-6460 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.