*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Equipment Operator (DCOPS) - Eastside

Saws; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,841,000 - 73,068,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Water System is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform labor duties and operate a range of equipment for the water distribution and wastewater system. The role includes transporting, loading, and assisting with traffic control and site set-up.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED, six months of equipment operation experience, and a valid Texas Class A CDL. The position offers an automatic progression to Senior Equipment Operator after five years of continuous service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months’ experience operating equipment in construction, water, or wastewater settings.
• Pass position-specific physical testing.
• Valid Texas Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to report to work on time and maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains medium to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and excavators.
• Excavates and backfills trenches to complete repairs.
• Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Stocks vehicles with needed equipment and materials.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains facilities, tools and equipment.
• Observes and promotes established safety procedures.
• Interprets drawings, schematics, and construction plans.
• Assists with setting up work zone barricades and signs for traffic control.
• Inspects equipment and reports mechanical concerns/issues.

Skills

Equipment operation experience

Safety procedures

Time management / punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Class A CDL (certification)

Job description

Grade 15: Starting Hourly Rate: $25.50.

Must possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License.

SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of labor duties to include operating and transporting light to heavy equipment for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as an Equipment Operator will automatically advance to Senior Equipment Operator upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as an Equipment Operator with SAWS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates and maintains medium to heavy equipment such as dump truck, front-end loader, skid loader, backhoe, compact excavator, trencher, and mobile concrete mixing truck.
• Excavatesandbackfillstrenches inordertocompleterepairs.
• Transportsequipment,tools,andmaterialstoandfromjobsites.
• Loadsandunloadsmaterials fromtrucks.
• Stocks vehiclewith necessaryequipment andmaterial.
• Cleans,organizesandmaintains facilities, tools andequipment.
• Observesandpromotesallestablishedsafetyprocedures.
• Interpretsas-builtdrawings, schematics, blockmaps,andconstructionplans.
• Assistswith theset-upofwork zonebarricadesandsigns fortrafficcontrol.
• Conductsinventoryoftools, equipment, andmaterials.
• Conductsinspections ofequipment andreportsmechanical concerns/issues for repair.
• Mayprovidetrainingontheproperusageoftools andequipment.
• MayprovidetrainingforTexasClassA commercialdriverlicense.
• Mayprovideguidancetocrewin theabsenceof theForeman.
• Mayperformmanual laborworkrelatedtomaintenanceandconstruction.
• Performsother dutiesasassigned.

DECISIONMAKING

• This position receives immediate supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months’ experience operating equipment in the construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
• Pass position specific physical testing.
• Valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and safety procedures for equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction.
• Knowledge of excavation, confined space, high pressure, electrical, and other safety hazards found in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of SAWS safety practices and procedures, including traffic control.
• Ability to operate light to heavy equipment.
• Ability to recognize malfunction in equipment being operated.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and general public.

List of Equipment: Equipment Operation

The following equipment is currently considered to be generally appropriate for this position. Additional equipment not on this list must be of similar size, weight and complexity.

• Truck
• WaterTrenchPump&Hose
• Trailer
• Maul &OtherHandTools
• Jack Hammer
• Shoring Boards & Jacks
• Shoring Pump
• Whacker Tamp
• Hole Hog
• Assorted Size Ladders
• Assorted Size Shovels
• Hammers
• Pipe Clamps
• Copper Tubing Rolls
• Probe Bar
• Backhoe
• Compact Excavator
• Skid Loader
• Front End Loader
• Trencher

Work Location

Eastside Service Center - 3930 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity and speech and hearing. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

#LI-DNI