Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – UTILITIES (FULL TIME)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Public Services – Sewer Collection/Maintenance

Under general direction, drive and operate heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system. Perform other related work as required.

• Drive dump truck with backhoe to job location(s).
• Operate backhoe's hydraulic jackhammer to break pavement.
• Uncover water or sewer lines; open trench(s) to install pipe.
• Assist crews in repairs when needed.
• Efficiently and safely operate, care for, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Follow written and oral job instructions.
• Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Interpret hand signals correctly when working around equipment and in street/alley traffic, using proper safety precautions.
• Lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds; pull, push, drag up to 150 pounds of repair equipment or materials, and while hooking up backhoe or other repair equipment.
• Work in trenches and confined spaces, using appropriate safety precautions.
• Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop, and/or bend freely when driving, operating backhoe, and participating in repairs.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods while driving or participating in repairs.
• Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather.
• Some exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards, dust and odors, using proper safety equipment and precautions.
• Serve on standby crew for after-hours emergency work as required.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other city employees, officials, and the public.

• Pick up trash; keep storage areas clean and orderly.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, is required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Must have or maintain a Class II Waste Water and Class C Water Distribution License or must be obtained within one year of hire.

• One year experience required in operating heavy motorized equipment.
• One year of experience required in water/sewer field operations or utility construction for a municipality.
• Knowledge of TCEQ and AWWA Rules and Regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, by successfully completing an exercise observed by qualified operators and supervisors.
• Knowledge of mechanical operation of heavy equipment; safety procedures when excavating; requirements for proper care of equipment; operating equipment skillfully and safely.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Number of available positions: 2