Equipment Operator II (P037)
Tarrant Regional Water District•Fort Worth, TX
•$25 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator II is responsible for safely and proficiently transporting and operating heavy equipment on various TRWD projects as well as keeping the equipment clean and in good working order. Equipment Operators work as part of a team to assist with other duties such as vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience working with heavy equipment
- Proficiency operating the following pieces of equipment: Water truck, Grapple truck, Ag tractor, Dump truck
- Proficiency with three (3) of the following pieces of equipment: Gradall, Uniloader, Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer, Track and rubber tire loader, Maintainer, Heavy haul lowboy
- Light mechanical knowledge to communicate equipment issues to fleet mechanics
- Understanding of and ability to shoot grade
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas CDL Class A with tanker (N) endorsement and without restriction E
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsement
- Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement
Responsibilities
- Transport heavy equipment using truck and trailer to various job sites
- Operate heavy equipment such as uniloader, backhoe, water truck, grapple truck, ag tractor, gradall, dump truck, excavator, dozer, track and rubber tire loader, and maintainer
- Communicate equipment mechanical issues to fleet mechanics
- Clean, maintain and inspect all equipment daily
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
- Perform data entry on work orders and for timekeeping
- Train others in the operation of equipment
- Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
- Maintain clean work environment
- Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel
- Perform construction projects including, but not limited to, building fences, pouring and finishing concrete, carpentry, and painting
- Assist with compilation of work plans and cost estimates for jobs
- Perform maintenance and inspections of floodgates, dam, and spillway structures
- Perform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds including pipeline and floodway
- After hours Emergency Response
- Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
- Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
- Perform other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
