JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction and supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of the Town water and wastewater lines and related facilities. Operates and safely uses heavy equipment in the performance of various assigned tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction and supervision from the Water/Wastewater Crew Leader.

May exercise limited functional and technical supervision over subordinate maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment for safety and proper use.
• Inspects parks and playground equipment for safety hazards
• Operates simple to moderately complex equipment in the maintenance and upkeep of parks, ball fields, and right-of-ways, i.e., tractors, rotary mowers, back hoes, trucks, front end loaders, reel mowers.
• Prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use.
• Communicates with our Irrigation tech., Chemical tech., and Supervisor on problem areas such as- weeds, hot spots, wet spots, and low spots.
• Utilizes manual and hand held gas tools and equipment in the performance of assigned ground tasks, i.e., chain saws, weed eaters, pruners.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on municipal property, i.e., installation and repair of playground equipment, installation and repair of fences.
• Utilizes hand held electrical tools and equipment in installing or repairing playground equipment, fences, or related structures, i.e., drills, standard mechanics tools, welding torches.
• Cleans debris and removes from Town property regularly.

Additional Duties

• Performs minor plumbing/irrigation work as needed.
• Assists in preparing fields for games, cleaning bathrooms and drying out fields when needed.
• Assists in applying chemicals, such as driving a truck and/or spray rig.
• Perform such other duties as may be specified by the Town Council, Town Manager, Director of Development Services, Senior Parks and Recreation Planner, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Town Charter, or the laws of the State of Texas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance and repair techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, power and hand tools
• Safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Town policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Review, prioritize and organize various assignments in order to produce efficient results.
• Plan and organize materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as vehicle maintenance equipment and operator's manuals and Town policy manuals.
• Exercise the good judgment required in situations that may include the following: muddy fields, steep ditches, wildlife, and pedestrians.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate the equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to perform some basic math, reading and writing.
• Must pass MVR check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Training:

• License or Certification:
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stretch, bend, twist, lift, pull, push, stoop, and kneel.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Tasks may risk exposure to extreme heat/cold, extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, dust and/or pollen, and loud noises for a long period of time.
• Employee must have ability to maintain concentration in the midst of interruptions and background noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contact agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.