Equipment Operator III (Water Distribution)
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. Integral member of a 5 man construction crew. Operate haul rig with trailer loaded with wide loads. Operate medium to large-sized equipment including; backhoe, loader, bulldozer, track hoe, to install or repair underground utilities and drive/load a dump truck. At times will be performing manual labor to help install/repair water and sewer systems. Operate bull dozer to clear utility right of ways (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 in a safe manner on a trailer. Inspect and drive a haul truck with an oversized load. Work requires being onsite and operating city vehicles to various locations. 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 of time 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, 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, plus 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate medium to large-sized equipment to install or repair underground utilities
- 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
- Use various hand tools to maintain and repair water and sewer mains
- Operate bull dozer to clear utility right of ways (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 in a safe manner on a trailer
- Inspect and drive a haul truck with an oversized load
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
