This positions REQUIRES a valid Texas CDL license. For full job description, click here> heavy equipment operator - wastewater coll 2025

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, operates heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance of a Wastewater Collections system. Performs other related work as required.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: PRINCIPAL DUTIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Drives and operates dump truck or backhoe to job locations(s).
• Drives and operates backhoe’s equipment such as hydraulic jackhammer etc. to break pavement.
• Uncovers water or sewer lines and opens trench(s) to install pipes.
• Required to assists crews in repairs as needed.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Individual will be responsible for the efficient ad safe operations, care and appearance of assigned equipment to include washing, checks and servicing. 
• Serves on standby crew for after hour emergency work as required
• Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Hears clearly and interprets hand signals when working around equipment and in street and alley traffic, using proper safety precautions.
• Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, and pulls, pushes, or drags up to 150 pounds of repair equipment or materials, and while hooking up backhoe or other repair equipment.
• Works in trenches and confined spaces.
• Climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, and bends freely when driving, operating backhoe, and participating in repairs.  
• Sits or stands for extended periods of time while driving or participating in repairs.
• Helps loading and unloading pipe as needed
• Participates on the rotational stand-by.
• Works after-hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

•  Reads instructions and writes reports; follows written and oral directions.
• Performs other work as required and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisors. 

 OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Works rotating schedules with a minimum 40-hour work week, works after hours, weekends, holidays, variable schedules/days, and with possibly working additional hours as the job/work requires.
• Employees are required to work in a professional environment as a teammate and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during business hours.
• Minimal travel may be required to attend conferences and/or training seminars
• May be required to operate a city vehicle.
• During emergency response situations for our community, such as floods, the position may be tasked with additional duties as needed in emergency operations.
• Safety sensitive position always requires use of safety footwear as per policy when in the workplace or work area.