Construction - Heavy Equipment Operator I/II - Water Distribution

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under direction of the Supervisor III – Water Distribution and general supervision of the Lead Supervisor – Water Distribution, to use heavy construction and maintenance equipment and machinery to perform required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position may exercise technical and functional supervision over Utility Workers on a job site. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operate backhoe, heavy crawler or rubber-tire tractors equipped with bulldozer blades or loaders in moving earth in the maintenance and rehabilitation of roads, and the maintenance of water and sewer systems. Operate a power shovel and attachments in excavation and loading work, and repair of water and sewer systems. Utilize a self-propelled loader in excess of three yards capacity. Run a trenching machine with capacity to dig to depths of 30 feet and operate a boring machine. Perform minor preventative maintenance servicing to assigned equipment; report mechanical or other problems. Operate a hydraulic excavator, backhoe, front-end loader and a 6 to 12 cubic yard dump truck. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Operating characteristics of the types of heavy maintenance and construction equipment used by the City of Abilene Water Utilities.
• Proper use and occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251, Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act.
• Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Part 1, Chapter 18, Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules.
• Departmental and divisional policies and procedures.
• Skill to: Operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoe, motor grader, crawler tractor bulldozer/loader, rubber tire loader, hydraulic excavator, 6 to 12 cubic yard dump truck, and truck tractor/equipment and tanker trailer.
• Operate and care for a variety of tools and equipment used in water maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to: Pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.
• Accomplish the required tasks at their minimum acceptable rate for this position.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.
• Read and understand street maps displayed on paper and electronic devices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels.
• Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
• Heavy Equipment Operator I Experience: One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment or one (1) year of experience comparable to a Utility Worker I is required.
• Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED is required.
• License or Certificate: A valid Class A CDL Driver’s License issued by the State of Texas is required.
• A valid TCEQ Class D Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection I license or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment is required.
• Heavy Equipment Operator II Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment or two (2) years of experience comparable to a Utility Worker II is required.
• License or Certificate: A valid TCEQ Class C Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection II license is required.
• Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Working outside or in a confined workspace with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on-call to work outside normal business hours, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A valid TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License is highly preferred.
• A valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe, heavy crawler or rubber-tire tractors equipped with bulldozer blades or loaders in moving earth in the maintenance and rehabilitation of roads, and the maintenance of water and sewer systems.
• Operate a power shovel and attachments in excavation and loading work, and repair of water and sewer systems.
• Utilize a self-propelled loader in excess of three yards capacity.
• Run a trenching machine with capacity to dig to depths of 30 feet and operate a boring machine.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance servicing to assigned equipment; report mechanical or other problems.
• Operate a hydraulic excavator, backhoe, front-end loader and a 6 to 12 cubic yard dump truck.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED