Heavy Equipment Operator II - Parks

Operates and services heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, asphalt paving machine and large front-end loader.

• Operate motor backhoes, loaders, front-end loaders, dump trucks and other construction equipment of comparable size and complexity;
• Maintain and service equipment  and trucks;
• Operate mechanical attachments and equipment on vehicles;
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years of experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:  

Texas Commercial Class A Drivers License (CDL)

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of:   

• Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in construction or maintenance activities.

Ability to: 

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely;
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
• Make field repairs;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
• Walk and stand during a shift;
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces;
• Continuously push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate motorized vehicles and machinery.