Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities

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Reports To:

Utilities Superintendent
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.43

Perform a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of city utility equipment and facilities as assigned. Position works under the direction of a Crew Leader & the Utilities Superintendent.

Typical Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in maintenance crews performing various construction and maintenance activities in utility infrastructure utilizing, equipment, materials, and tools required to complete work orders.
• Participates in the maintenance and repairs of all equipment and ensures equipment is in safe and proper working order;
  Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Participate in repairing water and wastewater mains and services; break apart paved surfaces in preparation of line excavation; install shoring devices for excavations to prevent cave in of dirt; clamp off broken main or line and mowing and edging of facilities.
• Clean manholes; participate in constructing and rebuilding manholes; assist in installing and repairing fire hydrants.
• Participate in testing water and wastewater lines for leaks; inspect valves for operability; locate water and wastewater lines and connections; lay and extend new water and wastewater lines in preparation for future use; remove obstructions from wastewater lines.
• Assist in repairing and reading water meters and water and wastewater services; repair and install service taps; flush water lines.
• Pull and install meters; replace meter boxes as necessary; install clean outs; raise and lower meters and manholes as necessary.
• Clean streets and work area after repair work is completed; grade drainage channels to proper grade to enhance drainage; landscape City and residential property upon completion of repairs; clean and unclog wastewater lines.
• Will work on-call duty and will respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.
• Assists in flagging traffic around work sites.
• Operates light and heavy machinery such as shovel, rake, dump truck, loader, backhoe, etc. in accordance with all safety guidelines.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal business hours and after hours when on call.

Must have knowledge of:

• Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, & regulations in the operation of assigned equipment
• Work hazards and proper safety precautions
• Proper traffic control placement of warning signs and work barricades
• Ability to:
  • Complete maintenance and repair work orders
  • Understand/communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Understand utility location marks
  • Work as a team member and follow the directions of the crew leader
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/public
• Maintain effective audio-visual ability and perception needed for:
  • Making observations and communicating with others
  • Operating assigned equipment
• Maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Lifting, carrying, and/or holding supplies / equipment, in excess of 100 lbs.
  • Climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks
• Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
  • Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
  • Levels of extreme noise and mechanical and environmental hazards
  • Hazards associated with working in trenches

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively in the English language
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be able to respond to emergency call back within 30 minutes or as needed by…