Heavy Equipment Operator I

About the position

This requisition expires on May 15, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton roadway system.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton's roadways.
• Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities.
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor.
• Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations.
• Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required.
• Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor.
• Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes daily work order tickets.
• Performs Flagging duties as needed.
• Performs On-Call duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Prior four years experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.).
• Experience with track mounted equipment.
• Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.