City of Victoria TX is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Victoria

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator assists work crews in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets and drainage systems by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

1. Operates equipment for street maintenance and drainage repairs.
2. Mixes and loads stabilized material into dump trucks to be transported to job sites.
3. Assists with the setup of barricades and other traffic control devices around work sites.
4. Checks the elevations of ditches and streets to ensure proper drainage and water flow.
5. Shovels debris and other materials at job sites to complete tasks and clean up the site.
6. Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and shop areas.
7. Reads, measures, and calculates types and sizes of materials needed.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, machinery, and hazardous chemicals. The role may require traversing uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Understanding of work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Familiarity with tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in street and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.