Heavy Equipment Operator (Code Compliance) (Civil Service)

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The Heavy Equipment Operator serves as a central role in construction and infrastructure projects, operates and drives heavy construction equipment for new construction or maintenance of City facilities and utilities. Completes assigned projects and tasks, including Maintaining roads, disposing of waste, removing large debris, and performing excavation work in a safe and accurate manner using a large variety of construction equipment.

• Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.

• Knowledge of and adherence to the safety procedures at all times.

• Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.

• Ability to control speed and direction of moderately complex heavy motorized equipment.

• Knowledge of and ability to maneuver numerous types of equipment.

• Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.

• Sufficient knowledge of English to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.

• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as an equipment operator with at least two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment.   

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Texas Driver's License with good driving record.

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) License preferred for Water.

• Other heavy equipment endorsements within the State of Texas highly preferred.

• Applicants with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.