Construction - Heavy Equipment Operator I​/II - Water Distribution

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 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. Experience and Training Guidelines:
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.

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

Special Requirements :
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and Haz Com 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. With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary - lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds;

carrying up to 10 pounds _X_ Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___ Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50…