Equipment Operator II (Water Distribution)

City Of Tyler•Tyler, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To safely transport equipment and materials to and from job sites. Perform minor maintenance on trucks and equipment. Perform regular labor duties and use various hand tools to maintain and repair water and sewer mains. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., nights and weekends as required, and on-call. Drive and operate dump truck. Operate loader, backhoe, and forklift in loading and unloading materials and equipment. Keep the truck clean and in safe operating condition Assist crews in repairing, maintaining, and installing water and sewer systems. Assist crews with manual labor as needed. Cut concrete, ductile iron, PVC, clay, and cast-iron pipes. Pour and finish concrete. Lay, haul, and finish asphalt. Operate jackhammer, power tools, hand tools, etc. Respond to emergency calls after regular working hours if needed. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and safely lift carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for short periods. Must be able to work in inclement weather. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to understand and follow directions and instructions
Must be able to work in inclement weather.
Must be able to sit for long periods while operating equipment.
Must be able to lift and carry 80 lbs.
Must be able to safely climb onto equipment, balance, stoop, bend and crouch.
Must be able to use and operate various hand tools: shovels, rakes, saws, hammers, ratchets, and sockets.
Must be able to operate various gas-powered saws, chain saws, and hydraulic or electric pumps.
Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees.
Must be able to operate equipment in/around other underground utilities in a safe manner.
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes while on-call.
A high school diploma or GED is required
Must be familiar with hand tools.
Must operate a loader, backhoe, and forklift to load truck materials.
Must be able to operate dump trucks and light duty trucks, including 1-ton, ¾-ton, and ½-ton varieties and various trailers.
Must have Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and a good driving record throughout employment.
Must possess a TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Class “1” Wastewater Collection License or can obtain one within one (1) year

Nice To Haves

one (1) year of job-related experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
Perform minor maintenance on trucks and equipment.
Perform regular labor duties and use various hand tools to maintain and repair water and sewer mains.
Drive and operate dump truck.
Operate loader, backhoe, and forklift in loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Keep the truck clean and in safe operating condition
Assist crews in repairing, maintaining, and installing water and sewer systems.
Assist crews with manual labor as needed.
Cut concrete, ductile iron, PVC, clay, and cast-iron pipes.
Pour and finish concrete.
Lay, haul, and finish asphalt.
Operate jackhammer, power tools, hand tools, etc.
Respond to emergency calls after regular working hours if needed.