Equipment Operator, WW
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Worker
COLLECTION WASTEWATER Full Time Skilled Craft Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Harlingen, TX, US 1 Attachments
3 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $17.00 To $25.00 Hourly
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs specialized skilled work in the operation of motorized light to heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
DUTIES/TASKS:
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of moderately complex and specialized equipment used in connection with utility construction and maintenance projects.
- Operation of assigned equipment is normally a full-time or predominate task, although other work may be performed.
- Assignments usually are received in the form of specific orders to accomplish a particular task, and work is normally inspected in progress and upon completion.
- Variety of equipment may include backhoe, vactor (vacuum) truck, front-end loader, ditching machines, excavator, pipe saws, jackhammer, boom truck, trencher, tapping machine, dump truck, cranes etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Operate a backhoe, boom truck, front-end loader, pipe saws, jackhammers, ditching, utility truck, trencher, cranes other misc. equipment used to excavate trenches/ditches for line/service installation and repair.
- Open trenches for installation of lines, services, fire services and fire hydrants, manholes, wet well, place pipe fittings into trench, backfill, level trench and excavate.
- Assist in connecting and repairing lines and back filling trenches when repairs are completed.
- Assist in loading and unloading pipes at work sites.
- Assist Maintenance Technician when not operating equipment
- Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Perform related work as required/assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years’ experience in the operation of assigned equipment PREFERRED
Combination of training and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Some basic computer skills
Some customer service experience
Experience in using basic hand tools
LICENSE:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
CDL Class “B” with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements (PREFERRED); must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment.
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