Abilene Zoological Gardens
Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee I/II CDL - Stormwater Utility
Abilene Zoological Gardens, Abilene, Texas, us, 79608
Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee I/II CDL - Stormwater Utility
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General Description Under supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, construction, and care of the City’s stormwater infrastructure, equipment, and machinery. The position involves manual work to improve drainage and flood control within Abilene, and the operation and minor maintenance of all Stormwater Utility Division construction and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee is immediately supervised; requires skilled work, tact and the ability to meet rough grades. Heavy Equipment Operator I is an intermediate-level position under general supervision; requires the ability to perform highly skilled work that meets finished engineered grades. Heavy Equipment Operator II is an advanced journey level position under general supervision; requires the ability to perform advanced work and supervise crew.
Supervision Exercised Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee exercises no supervision.
Heavy Equipment Operator I may function as a crew leader on small projects or in small work groups and in the absence of the Heavy Equipment Operator II. This position exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned Equipment Operators.
Heavy Equipment Operator II functions as a crew leader on assigned operations. This position exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned Heavy Equipment Operators and Equipment Operator Trainees.
Important and Essential Duties
Skilled knowledge of maintenance operations performed in rough terrain, creeks, and stormwater drainage infrastructure including project oversight, mowing, street sweeping, and herbicide application.
Advanced knowledge in the general operation and servicing of all Stormwater Utility Division construction equipment. Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance servicing to assigned equipment and report mechanical or other problems.
Effectively utilize a variety of loaders in excess of three (3) yards capacity.
Operate hydraulic & walking excavators including the tandem and trailer used for transport, boom truck, and dump trucks.
Drive a truck tractor hauling equipment or a 2000-gallon tank, a vac‑truck, a street sweeper, a mid‑mount mower, and tractor with pull‑mower attachments.
Operate gradall, crawler, or large rubber‑tire tractors equipped with bulldozer blades used in moving earth in the maintenance and rehabilitation of creeks, drains, and borrow ditches.
Operate a motor grader with blade, scarifier, and other attachments in the maintenance and repair of creeks, drains, and borrow ditches to obtain grade and proper water flow.
Operate power tools, shovel, and attachments in excavation and loading work, and repair of storm sewer systems.
Ability to conduct training, safety review, and close coordination with Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor.
Performs on‑call services and attends to after‑hour emergencies, when necessary.
Other Job Related Duties Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Operating features of heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
Proper use and occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of equipment.
Heavy construction techniques and procedures.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Heavy Equipment Operator II
Operating characteristics of large automotive equipment.
Division policies and procedures.
Skill To: Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Crawler tractor
Wheel loader
Rubber tire loader
Gradall
Hydraulic excavator
Knuckle boom truck
Self‑propelled scraper
Tractor, mower, boom mower, and mid‑mount mowers
Street sweeper
3 to 16 cubic yard dump truck and truck tractor/equipment with a tanker trailer
Skill To: Heavy Equipment Operator II Operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozer, walking excavator or spider including tandem and trailer used to transport the walking excavators, motor grader with blade and vac‑out truck.
Ability To: Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Shoot and produce a rough grade.
Perform maintenance and construction work to high standards of engineering accuracy.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Ability To: Heavy Equipment Operator II
Operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, walking excavators or spiders including tandems and trailers used to transport the walking excavators, motor graders with blades and vac‑out trucks.
Produce a final grade.
Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee Six (6) months of experience in the operation of heavy equipment is required.
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
A Non‑Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.
Heavy Equipment Operator I A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. Non-Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.
Heavy Equipment Operator II Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Heavy Equipment Operator I is required.
Special Requirements Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Exposure to outdoors, inclement weather, wet weather, rough terrain, poison ivy, wild animals and noise.
Exposure to confined workspaces, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and other pollutants during spill clean‑ups.
Ability to travel to different work sites and be available after work hours.
Ability to safely traverse steep grades often found in creeks and drainage ways.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds _X_ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes
N = No
E = Extensive (100–70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60–30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20–10% of the time)
A = Almost Never ( _M_ Standing
_M_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_M_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_M_ Fine Dexterity
M_ Kneeling
_M_ Crouching
_I_ Crawling
_M_ Bending
_M_ Twisting
_M_ Climbing
_M_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________
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General Description Under supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, construction, and care of the City’s stormwater infrastructure, equipment, and machinery. The position involves manual work to improve drainage and flood control within Abilene, and the operation and minor maintenance of all Stormwater Utility Division construction and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee is immediately supervised; requires skilled work, tact and the ability to meet rough grades. Heavy Equipment Operator I is an intermediate-level position under general supervision; requires the ability to perform highly skilled work that meets finished engineered grades. Heavy Equipment Operator II is an advanced journey level position under general supervision; requires the ability to perform advanced work and supervise crew.
Supervision Exercised Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee exercises no supervision.
Heavy Equipment Operator I may function as a crew leader on small projects or in small work groups and in the absence of the Heavy Equipment Operator II. This position exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned Equipment Operators.
Heavy Equipment Operator II functions as a crew leader on assigned operations. This position exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned Heavy Equipment Operators and Equipment Operator Trainees.
Important and Essential Duties
Skilled knowledge of maintenance operations performed in rough terrain, creeks, and stormwater drainage infrastructure including project oversight, mowing, street sweeping, and herbicide application.
Advanced knowledge in the general operation and servicing of all Stormwater Utility Division construction equipment. Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance servicing to assigned equipment and report mechanical or other problems.
Effectively utilize a variety of loaders in excess of three (3) yards capacity.
Operate hydraulic & walking excavators including the tandem and trailer used for transport, boom truck, and dump trucks.
Drive a truck tractor hauling equipment or a 2000-gallon tank, a vac‑truck, a street sweeper, a mid‑mount mower, and tractor with pull‑mower attachments.
Operate gradall, crawler, or large rubber‑tire tractors equipped with bulldozer blades used in moving earth in the maintenance and rehabilitation of creeks, drains, and borrow ditches.
Operate a motor grader with blade, scarifier, and other attachments in the maintenance and repair of creeks, drains, and borrow ditches to obtain grade and proper water flow.
Operate power tools, shovel, and attachments in excavation and loading work, and repair of storm sewer systems.
Ability to conduct training, safety review, and close coordination with Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor.
Performs on‑call services and attends to after‑hour emergencies, when necessary.
Other Job Related Duties Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Operating features of heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
Proper use and occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of equipment.
Heavy construction techniques and procedures.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Heavy Equipment Operator II
Operating characteristics of large automotive equipment.
Division policies and procedures.
Skill To: Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Crawler tractor
Wheel loader
Rubber tire loader
Gradall
Hydraulic excavator
Knuckle boom truck
Self‑propelled scraper
Tractor, mower, boom mower, and mid‑mount mowers
Street sweeper
3 to 16 cubic yard dump truck and truck tractor/equipment with a tanker trailer
Skill To: Heavy Equipment Operator II Operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozer, walking excavator or spider including tandem and trailer used to transport the walking excavators, motor grader with blade and vac‑out truck.
Ability To: Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I
Shoot and produce a rough grade.
Perform maintenance and construction work to high standards of engineering accuracy.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Ability To: Heavy Equipment Operator II
Operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, walking excavators or spiders including tandems and trailers used to transport the walking excavators, motor graders with blades and vac‑out trucks.
Produce a final grade.
Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee Six (6) months of experience in the operation of heavy equipment is required.
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
A Non‑Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.
Heavy Equipment Operator I A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. Non-Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred.
Heavy Equipment Operator II Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Heavy Equipment Operator I is required.
Special Requirements Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Exposure to outdoors, inclement weather, wet weather, rough terrain, poison ivy, wild animals and noise.
Exposure to confined workspaces, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and other pollutants during spill clean‑ups.
Ability to travel to different work sites and be available after work hours.
Ability to safely traverse steep grades often found in creeks and drainage ways.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds _X_ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes
N = No
E = Extensive (100–70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60–30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20–10% of the time)
A = Almost Never ( _M_ Standing
_M_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_M_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_M_ Fine Dexterity
M_ Kneeling
_M_ Crouching
_I_ Crawling
_M_ Bending
_M_ Twisting
_M_ Climbing
_M_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________
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