2526-004 - Heavy Equip Operator - Wastewater Collections

City of Del Rio; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 19,468 - 27,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

A municipal organization is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Wastewater Collections department in Del Rio, Texas. The role involves operating dump trucks and backhoes, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with repairs. Candidates must be able to lift heavy materials and work in varied conditions, including trenches and confined spaces. This is a full-time position with rotating schedules and may require after-hours work. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating dump trucks and backhoes.
• Ability to perform daily preventive maintenance.
• Capacity to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for wastewater maintenance.
• Assist crews in repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safe operations and care of assigned equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety management

Job description

2526-004 - Heavy Equip Operator - Wastewater Collections

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $17.13 hr - full benefits

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.