Water​/Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain, and repair City streets, grounds, and facilities and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department.

• Construct, maintain, and repair City streets, storm drains and catch basins.
• Fabricate, install, maintain, and replace sidewalks, curbs, gutters, underground utilities and related fixtures using heavy equipment and materials.
• Operate graders, backhoes, dump trucks, bob cats, crack/chip sealers, concrete finishers, asphalt cutters, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Dig trenches using a backhoe for water/sewer line installation/repair and hydrant installation.
• Operate a loader to move sand/dirt as required.
• Operate heavy equipment to facilitate building construction, maintenance, repair, and/or demolition tasks.
• Advise Supervisor of construction, maintenance, and/or repair issues and recommends solutions.
• Establishe traffic control safety procedures at work sites.
• Perform operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Report equipment/vehicle malfunctions to Mechanic or perform minor repairs/adjustments.
• Operate welding machines/equipment (acetylene and oxygen) to complete assigned projects.
• Assist and operates specialized equipment, machines, and vehicles to install, clean, maintain, and repair water lines, fixtures, and equipment.
• Determine the location of water lines, taps water and sewer lines, locate and manipulate valves, and install water hydrants.
• Install, adjust, and test flow, sampling, and metering equipment.
• Monitor water wells, test water chlorine, and collect/record daily meter readings.
• Maintain and monitor booster station, pumps, chlorinators, generators, pressure tanks, and related equipment.
• Collect, label, and document water samples for laboratory testing and perform simple tests on water.
• Install water meters and assist with install of fire hydrants.
• Flush fire hydrants to facilitate water circulation and control mineral buildup.
• Apply and properly dispose of chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents encountered in duties.
• Establish and maintain appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures.
• Respond to complaint on water leaks, water pressure, and meter readings.
• Perform operator-level service, adjustment, and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles, and machinery.
• Comply with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment.
• Assure that backflow prevention assemblies continue to protect the drinking water.
• Assist with inspections and examines backflows annually or when needed.
• Conduct maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Perform water valve exercising.
• Respond to customer complaints and service work orders.
• Perform AZ 811 Blue Stake Locators.
• Perform new construction systems inspections.
• Respond to requests from City departments for assistance as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Construction standards, codes, specifications, and procedures applicable to public works projects.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing water mains and related fittings.
• Operation of water distribution systems.
• Water sampling techniques.
• Use and proper disposal of disinfectants, oxidizing agents, pesticides, and hazardous materials.
• Operation of heavy equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Service, maintenance, and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

• Operate heavy equipment in constricted, difficult, or dangerous situations.
• Install and repair water lines and related fixtures and equipment.
• Service, maintain, and adjust water equipment.
• Collect, label, and test water samples.
• Perform manual labor tasks which may include heavy lifting.
• Understand and following oral and written instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• High school Diploma or GED AND
• Education and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years of full-time journey level work operating…