Heavy Equipment Operator - Water Construction

Kingsville, City of•Kingsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates heavy motorized equipment used in water and wastewater systems. Participates in street, alley, and drainage maintenance, landfill operations, repair and construction, and any other related work as needed. Operates vehicles and equipment such as excavators, graders, loaders, dump trucks, back hoes, rollers, tractors, mowers and various types of equipment. Responsible for the cleaning, washing, preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment. Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly, wears protective gear when needed. Serves on stand by crew for after-hours emergency work as required. Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions, must write reports by hand. Use of radios and mobile phones. Work in trenches and confined spaces, minor carpentry work, painting and concrete work. Performs additional duties as assigned. May be required to supervise one- or two-man crews.

Requirements

Three (3) years experience in the operation of light, medium to heavy equipment and posses a mechanical aptitude to make minor repairs and adjustments.
Ability to posses a Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B within 3 months of employment.
Must be able to obtain Wastewater Level Class I certification of competency as mandated by TCEQ within six months of employment.
Must be able to obtain Wastewater Level Class II certification of competency as mandated by TCEQ within (1) year of employment.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Possession of Valid Texas Driver’s License
Satisfactory Driving Record
Proof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and /or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Operates vehicles and equipment such as excavators, graders, loaders, dump trucks, back hoes, rollers, tractors, mowers and various types of equipment.
Responsible for the cleaning, washing, preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment.
Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly, wears protective gear when needed.
Serves on stand by crew for after-hours emergency work as required.
Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions, must write reports by hand.
Use of radios and mobile phones.
Work in trenches and confined spaces, minor carpentry work, painting and concrete work.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
May be required to supervise one- or two-man crews.