Equipment Operator - Water & Wastewater (On-Call)

City-of-Wataug; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Watauga seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform construction and repair tasks for the water and wastewater divisions, under the Utilities Supervisor. Responsibilities include operating backhoes, loaders, jet/vac units, and sewer cameras, plus repairing mains, hydrants, valves, meters, and service connections.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED, five years in maintenance/construction with two years on heavy equipment, and multiple certifications including CDL with Tanker,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; five years in maintenance/construction, with two years on heavy equipment.
• Required certifications: Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement, Work Zone Traffic Control & Qualified Flagger, Confined Space Entry, Water Distribution C License, Class II Wastewater Collections License.
• Experience operating a variety of heavy equipment in utility construction and repair works.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tasking of crews and ensure completion of assigned projects.
• Repair and replace hydrants, valves, service connections, and meters.
• Maintain and repair water and wastewater mains; operate jet/vac and sewer camera equipment.
• Maintain safety procedures and comply with traffic control and confined space rules.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and complete daily work orders.

Skills

Safety practices

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Reading maps/plans

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoes

Rubber tire loader

Track loader

Jet/vac machine

Sewer camera equipment

Job description

City of Watauga seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform construction and repair tasks for the water and wastewater divisions, under the Utilities Supervisor. Responsibilities include operating backhoes, loaders, jet/vac units, and sewer cameras, plus repairing mains, hydrants, valves, meters, and service connections.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED, five years in maintenance/construction with two years on heavy equipment, and multiple certifications including CDL with Tanker,