Heavy Equipment Operator Job at KELLER - CITY OF in Keller

Requirements/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required knowledge and experience is normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Transportation Construction or a related field is required. Valid State of Texas Class A CDL is required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public. Ability to take and follow oral instructions, as well as hand signals. Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment. Ability to properly operate heavy equipment. Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials and practices with particular emphasis on transportation and/or utility construction and repair. Thorough knowledge of work place safety practices and procedures, including but not limited to: lockout/tagout, traffic safety, spotting, etc. Must be able to work "on-call" or emergency hours. Must be able to work outside normal business hours. Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety. Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner. Must be able to understand and comprehend technical instructions and manuals. Must pass all post offer pre-employment processes and/or procedures, to include but not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, and applicable Background Checks. Physical Demand Descriptions (The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.) Bending/Stooping/Twisting - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, digging/shoveling, trenching, concrete/asphalt work, manual/physical labor, etc. Climbing/Balancing - Ladders, stairs, heavy equipment, vehicles, uneven terrain, etc. Fine Dexterity - phone, tools, equipment, tools, controls, etc. Foot Controls - driving, operation of equipment, manual labor, uneven terrain, etc. Hearing - phone, two-way radio, traffic, communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, etc. Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, equipment maintenance/repair, manual labor, etc. Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling/Reaching/Handling - Up to 100lbs - work aids, equipment, tools, materials, set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, etc. Standing - Concrete/asphalt work, trash/debris removal, setting up/tearing down work area, etc. Talking - Communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, two-way radios, phone, etc. Vision - driving, equipment, hand tools, power tools, etc. Walking - to and from shop, to and from buildings, at worksite, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, uneven terrain, etc.