Equipment Operator (Utilities)

City of Friendswood•Friendswood, TX

5d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Friendswood Street & Drainage Department of Public Works is currently accepting applications for an Equipment Operator for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. This role provides support in the Utilities section of Public Works maintenance programs for all public water and sanitary sewer infrastructure within the City of Friendswood. The position involves operating heavy and light equipment, such as backhoe/loader, excavator, haul truck, dump truck, and combination jet/vacuum truck, to construct or maintain public water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. It also provides intermittent supervision of maintenance crews.

Requirements

Three to five years of supervisory or related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Class D Water Distribution License.
Class 1 Collection license.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of utility maintenance on a regular basis.
Operate heavy equipment as required for duties.
Operate light or heavy trucks to haul crew members, materials, and equipment to and from work sites.
Make repairs as necessary utilizing a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Discuss, analyze, and/or resolve simple citizen's complaints and/or problems associated with city infrastructure while in the field.
Assist Crew Leaders and Assistant Superintendent in inspecting completed work for quality and completeness.
Assist in overseeing the implementation of a preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
Comply with normal safety precautions to prevent injury or accidents to self and others.
Assist in overseeing the safe operation and proper maintenance of division vehicles, light maintenance equipment, and heavy construction equipment.
Provide back-up support to Crew Leaders.
Perform related duties as assigned, including being a hands-on leader.