Equipment Operator III (Wastewater Collection)

City of Tyler•Tx 75702, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate medium to large-sized equipment, including backhoe, loader, bulldozer, and track hoe, to install or repair underground utilities and drive/load a dump truck. Operate haul rig with a trailer loaded with wide loads. Act as backup crew leader during his absence and supervise 3-5 crew members. 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, weekends, overtime and on-call rotation as required.

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 climb onto equipment safely, 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 work without supervision.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Must be able to operate equipment in/around other underground utilities in a safe manner.
Must comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Must be available to work a rotating on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have reliable transportation and telephone and be close enough to Tyler to respond within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Must stand for 6 hours daily; turn and sit for 3 hours daily; crouch for 2 hours daily; bend, stoop, walk, climb, crawl, and kneel for 1 hour daily.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least three (3) years of job-related experience.
Must be able to operate various hand and gas-powered tools (hammer, ratchets, saws, electric pumps, etc.).
Must possess a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record.
Must possess a TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution/Class “1” Wastewater Collection License or can obtain one within one (1) year.

Nice To Haves

The City Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description.
Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree.
Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

Operate medium to large-sized equipment, including backhoe, loader, bulldozer, and track hoe, to install or repair underground utilities.
Drive and load a dump truck.
Operate haul rig with a trailer loaded with wide loads.
Act as backup crew leader and supervise 3-5 crew members.
Perform regular labor duties and use various hand tools to maintain and repair water and sewer mains.
Operate bulldozer to clear utility right of way (ROW) and demo condemned structures.
Operate backhoe or track hoe excavating ditch lines for sewer or water utility construction/repair.
Operate, inspect, and load equipment/materials safely on a trailer.
Inspect and drive a haul truck with an oversized load.
Communicate effectively with other employees.
Any other duties as assigned.