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Heavy Equipment Operator I, (A242795-3), 204, Cemetery
City of Laredo, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Posted Date
7/03/2024
Description
Salary:
$17.12 Hourly
Location :
Laredo, TX
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
A242795-3
Department:
Public Works
Division:
Cemetery
Opening Date:
07/03/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Description
Revised on 10/07/2024
Operates light heavy equipment, including dump-trucks and small tractors including backhoes. Performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation for burial services.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 backhoe and loaders to install, replace, and maintain cemetery roads, irrigation lines, and excavate for funeral services.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in organization and time management.
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
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
Frequently
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
Vehicles
Warehouse environment
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Seldom
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Frequently
Individuals who are hostile or irate
Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Never:
National travel
International travel
Frequently
Local travel
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
At Least two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B is required and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.
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) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable
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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:
10 days of paid vacation per year
6 1/2 days sick leave per year
Pension plan
16 paid Holidays
Paid health
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Dental plan
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Life insurance
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*30 day waiting period
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
I am a part-time City of Laredo
I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience as heavy equipment operator?
Yes
No
03
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed heavy equipment experience with:
Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.
)
04
Select all that apply of heavy equipment equipment you have experience operation:
Asphalt Spreader
Backhoe
Cranes
Dozer (Bulldozer)
Excavator
Front-end loader
Motor Grader
Pavers
Scraper
Skid Steers
Tractor
Trenchers
I do not have any experience with heavy equipment
05
I understand that failure to complete
ALL sections
of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application
not
being processed.
I have read and understood the above information.
I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
Salary
16.63 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
Per Diem
None
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