Heavy Equipment Operator II (A262799-1), 205, Public Works Bond Funded

Job Title

Operates heavy equipment such as : backhoe, bulldozer, loader, front end loader, scraper, grader, excavator, dump truck, etc.

Responsibilities include : rough excavation, spreading, compaction, covering, and finishing to a prescribed fine grade.

Essential Duties 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.

• Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems to 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.
• 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.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

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Valid Licenses and Certifications :

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) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

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.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :