Heavy Equipment Operator II - GL0711 - SOLID WASTE-PROCESSING, MINING
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator II – Solid Waste/Processing/Mining
Position ID: GL0711
Department/Division: Solid Waste/Landfill
Reports to: Field Services Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for the safe and effective operation of heavy equipment
Essential Functions:
Expertly operates several types of motorized construction/maintenance equipment typically over 26,000 GVW (i.e. excavators, soil/landfill compactor, motor graders, rubber tire loader,
track loader, skid loader, bulldozers, water tankers, articulating dump trucks, sorting stations, trommels, grinders, shredder material handling conveyors and equipment) to excavate,
move and/or grade material.
Responsible for doing finishing grade work on projects.
Ability to use rotary laser and optical level for grade control.
Ability to understand site work grading plans.
Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities or tight spaces
Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor
Transports heavy equipment and materials to and from job site
May perform other skilled tasks, some of which may require knowledge of a specific field
Assists Supervisor in training subordinates in the best and safest methods
May assist Supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of others.
May assist Supervisor in entering daily work orders
May assume responsibility in the absence of Supervisor, coordinating the activities of temporary labor workers, field services workers and other equipment operations
May confer with customers, contractors and vendors regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies.
Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
5 – 8 years of experience in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair function operations
Class A CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
Ability to calmly think through stressful situations
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to change duties throughout the day
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to provide exceptional customer service
Ability to operate an onboard GPS unit
Ability to read a map to navigate the City of Denton
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested including weekends and evenings
Must possess a current, valid Class "A" CDL Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement prior to employment
Preferences:
Prior solid waste experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: E
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: E
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: A
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: E
Balancing: I
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of heavy off road construction equipment, such as trash compactor, bulldozer, and scraper.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside in all weather conditions and requires working on uneven ground in all types of weather conditions, ability to climb a
steep grade greater than a 33%
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 3/1/2002
Revision Date: 11/29/2016