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City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator- Drainage Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 05/16/2014
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Forman operates a variety of heavy and light
equipment in the maintenance and repair of City drainage infrastructure. Participates in general maintenance and labor
activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Operates heavy and light construction equipment in the performance of drainage related tasks to reduce flooding.
• Excavates using construction equipment to set curbs, lay drain pipe, and clean drainage ditches
• Re-grades ditches, clean culverts, storm sewers, and ponds in order to reduce and minimize flooding..
• Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets
• Drives dump truck and other city trucks; pulls trailer hauling construction equipment.
• Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete.
• Operates mower, sprayers containing herbicides and weed eater to clear grass and weeds from vacant lots, telephone poles, signs, curbs, guardrails and fire hydrants.
• Cuts and clears fallen and overgrown trees.
• Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete.
• Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones and road signs, wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
• Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work
assignments.
• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction.
• Serves as lead and provides on the job training to light equipment operators.
• Provides assistance to the Street Department.
• Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and Experience Guidelines High school diploma or its equivalent. Two years of full-time experience operating heavy equipment performing duties
consistent with the essential functions of this classification. OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Knowledge of:
• Construction and drainage maintenance and repair.
• Occupational safety and health regulations, practices, and procedures for area of assignment safety procedures.
• Routine maintenance and repair techniques for a variety of light and heavy equipment. Skill in:
• Operating light/heavy machinery and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Reading safety and hazard warnings on equipment and materials.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding and following oral and writing instructions.
• Shooting grades and calculating grades, elevation and drainage fall.
• Solving construction and repair problems.
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas driving license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 60 days of employment.
Must have or be able to obtain DOT Medical Certification immediately upon obtaining CDL.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Constant exposure to weather extremes, noise and vibration from equipment, moving traffic near work sites