["Heavy Equipment Operator","Heavy Equipment Operator"]

Heavy Equipment Operators - Utilities

Under general supervision, operates a variety of equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities, grounds, streets, and infrastructure. Essential functions include:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipmentto include dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, forklift, and crack sealer.
• Participates in mowing, trimming, and spraying weeds, grass, trees, and shrubs around assigned areas; removes brush, litter, and debris; may paint curbs and cover graffiti.
• Assists with setting up and breaking down special events; prepares and places signage, traffic control devices, equipment, and decorations.
• Cleans, inspects, and performs routine preventative maintenance on tools, vehicles, equipment, and machinery.

When assigned to Utilities:

• Replaces residential and commercial water meters and meter boxes; locates and repairs water and wastewater service mains and installs new services and lateral lines; inspects City well sites and records well pump usage; collects water samples; monitors and repairs City sewer lift stations; replaces and repairs water pumps, motors, valves, and other parts as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job requirements include knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in public works maintenance and repair work, work safety policies, various types of equipment and proper uses, pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records, general office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment.

Skills include operating a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment safely, working efficiently both independently and as part of a team, reading and interpreting maps and blueprints, organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, preparing accurate reports and statements, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

Required experience and training: high school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Required certificates and licenses: valid Class B CDL driver's license is required. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Starting salary: $47,563 - $51,220 annually (depending on qualifications) - step increase after successful six month probation. Benefits: education assistance, annual step increases, paid vacation, sick leave, (12) holidays, (1) floating holiday and longevity day, health, dental (DHMO plan) and basic life, LTD & AD&D paid at 100% for employee along with 45% dependent coverage. Voluntary plans: vision, additional life/AD&D, STD and FSA. Retirement plan - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). The City matches two to one. An employee becomes vested with the City at five years unless eligible for prior year service credit.

Closing date: open until filled. The City of Live Oak is an equal-opportunity employer.