Heavy Equipment Operator- Utility Replacement

Carrollton Texas•Carrollton, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing duties that are primarily related to operating heavy equipment. Heavy equipment operated will vary by area of assignment. Performs the more technical work of maintenance projects requiring related experience. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Requirements

Eighth grade education
One year of related equipment operations experience.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver License.
TCEQ issued occupational license
Must obtain Class A-CDL Texas Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
May be required to obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license within thirty months of employment depending on crew assignment.
May be required to obtain TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collections license within thirty months of employment depending on crew assignment.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment at assigned job sites, which may include: Gradall, tractor trailer, excavator, bulldozer, roller, dump trucks, concrete mixers, backhoes, forklifts, loaders, skid steer, concrete breaker, and/or other related items. Wastewater operators will operate a jet truck, vacuum trucks, and a CCTV truck.
Performs preventative maintenance on applicable equipment.
Participates in monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventory levels to ensure efficient division operations.
Participates in a variety of skilled maintenance activities in assigned area of responsibility, which may include: repairing water and sewer lines; installing and repairing fire hydrants; monitoring water and sewer lines for leaks; implementing landscape and asphalt repairs; repairing and/or replacing items that have been damaged by excavation activities; and/or, performing other related activities.
Monitors the work of external contractors, providing technical guidance and expertise and ensuring contract terms and specifications are met.
Sets up traffic warning devices and barricades and directs traffic around work sites.
Checks and inspects barricades daily for proper placement and visibility.
Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, and/or other related information.
Prepares and cleans up work sites.
Transports equipment and/or materials to designated job site(s).
Participates in winter weather operational activities.
Responds to emergency operation and on-call situations.
Serves as lead and participates in performing a wide variety of activities in support of infrastructure maintenance, which includes: establishing surface grades and cutting or filling as appropriate with concrete or dirt; calculating, ordering, pouring and finishing concrete; setting up forms, utility cuts and relay projects; constructing structural concrete walls, sidewalks and storm drains; implementing temporary and permanent paver repairs to streets, alleys, sidewalks; and/or other applicable areas; pouring concrete; specialty projects; setting up transitions; assist repairing water and sewer lines, assist maintaining and repairing fire hydrants; and/or, performing other related activities.
Able to temporarily step in to the Crew Leader role in the event of Crew Leader’s absence.