Heavy Equipment Operator - Water​/Wastewater

TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS

250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas 75078, United States

The Town of Prosper is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator
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Hiring Range: $44,818.15 - $51,540.87

• Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective the First of the Month Following Start Date
• Flex Scheduling Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Benefits

• Two years of experience in water/wastewater system maintenance, repair and/or construction.
• High School Diploma or completion of a GED.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL license and/or obtain within six months of employment.
• Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license and/or obtain license within one year.
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution license and/or obtain license within one year.

Under general direction and supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs semi‑skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of the Town water and wastewater lines and related facilities. The operator safely operates heavy equipment to perform various assigned tasks.

Receives direction and supervision from the Water/Wastewater Crew Leader. May exercise limited functional and technical supervision over subordinate maintenance staff.

Please follow this link to review the COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to vibration.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
• Noise level is from moderate to very loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position‑related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

The Town of Prosper is a community focused on families that is steadfastly committed to small town ideals and providing a quality living experience for all residents. The Prosper staff has carefully cultivated an environment centered around teamwork and connectivity, which enables our employees to accomplish our collective goal of providing top‑notch services for our residents. We empower employees at all levels to contribute to the Town through our Continuous Process Improvement program and offer multiple opportunities annually for employees to speak with Town Leadership directly.