Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B254130-8), 204, Transmission
- LAREDO - CITY OF
- Laredo, Texas
- Full Time
$17.12
Per Hour
Position range in Webb County $15.12 - $25.90 Per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B254130-8), 204, Transmission
LAREDO - CITY OF
Occupation: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Location: LAREDO, TX - 78046
Positions available: 1
Job #: 16907258
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/15/2025
Updated: 8/18/2025
Expires: 9/14/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
24 Month(s)
Age
21 and up
CDL
Required
Language
English, Well
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Shift
Day Shift
Public Transit
Available
Benefits
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Operates light heavy equipment, including 18 wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in organization and time management.
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards
Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
Sometimes
Construction site
Confined space
Frequently or Often
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Vehicles
Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to:
Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Frequently or Often
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Moving mechanical parts
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel
Position will require the employee to travel:
Local
Frequently or Often
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at ... two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
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Per Hour
Position range in Webb County $15.12 - $25.90 Per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B254130-8), 204, Transmission
LAREDO - CITY OF
Occupation: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Location: LAREDO, TX - 78046
Positions available: 1
Job #: 16907258
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/15/2025
Updated: 8/18/2025
Expires: 9/14/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
24 Month(s)
Age
21 and up
CDL
Required
Language
English, Well
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Shift
Day Shift
Public Transit
Available
Benefits
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Operates light heavy equipment, including 18 wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in organization and time management.
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards
Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
Sometimes
Construction site
Confined space
Frequently or Often
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Vehicles
Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to:
Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Frequently or Often
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Moving mechanical parts
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel
Position will require the employee to travel:
Local
Frequently or Often
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at ... two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
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Job ID: 490110422
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025
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