Equipment Operator I

City of Midland, TX • Midland, TX

79d

About The Position

The position involves performing manual and unskilled labor of more than ordinary difficulty, which often requires the use of acquired skills. The employee will operate several types of light vehicles and equipment, and will be responsible for various tasks related to the Water & Wastewater Division. This includes assisting in loading and unloading transported equipment, operating equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and jet trucks, and transporting materials to various worksites. The role also involves performing maintenance, service, and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment, as well as assisting in the construction and repair of water and sewer systems.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees to receive work orders or instructions for any project.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand local, state and federal regulations related to water and sewer system maintenance.
• Knowledge of the processes used in utility maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and manuals for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use of various equipment and machinery such as hand and electrical power tools.
• Skill in the use of heavy equipment utilized in maintenance activities such as backhoes, ditch witch, and jet truck.
• Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas CDL Class A driver's license required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Wastewater Certification Class I and Water Distribution D Certificate within a reasonable length of time.

Responsibilities

• Assists in loading and unloading transported equipment.
• Operates equipment used in the daily activities of the Water & Wastewater Division such as backhoes, dump trucks, jet trucks and light equipment.
• Transports sand, stone and gravel and other materials to various worksites.
• Transports tools to and from worksites.
• Performs maintenance, service and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in the construction of water and sewer taps using equipment such as backhoes, ditch witch, jet truck and other related equipment.
• Assists in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants and water and sewer lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees