Equipment Operator, WW

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

COLLECTION WASTEWATER Full Time Skilled Craft Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Harlingen, TX, US. This role involves operating a range of heavy equipment to support wastewater collection and maintenance projects in Harlingen, Texas.

A minimum of five years’ experience and a valid Texas driver’s license are required, with CDL-B preferred and must be obtained within six months of hire. The position is full-time, on-site, and offers hourly pay between $17.00 and $25.00, depending on experience and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years’ experience operating assigned equipment.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Some customer service experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements preferred; must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe, boom truck, loader, pipe saws, and other equipment to trench and install lines.
• Open trenches for installation and repair of lines and hydrants; backfill and level trenches.
• Assist in connecting and repairing lines and backfilling trenches after repairs.
• Load and unload pipes at work sites; assist Maintenance Technician when not operating equipment.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe operation

Boom truck operation

Front-end loader

Trenching

Pipe installation/repair

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

COLLECTION WASTEWATER Full Time Skilled Craft Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Harlingen, TX, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Salary Range: $17.00 To $25.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs specialized skilled work in the operation of motorized light to heavy maintenance and construction equipment.

DUTIES/TASKS:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of moderately complex and specialized equipment used in connection with utility construction and maintenance projects.
• Operation of assigned equipment is normally a full-time or predominate task, although other work may be performed.
• Assignments usually are received in the form of specific orders to accomplish a particular task, and work is normally inspected in progress and upon completion.
• Variety of equipment may include backhoe, vactor (vacuum) truck, front-end loader, ditching machines, excavator, pipe saws, jackhammer, boom truck, trencher, tapping machine, dump truck, cranes etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Operate a backhoe, boom truck, front-end loader, pipe saws, jackhammers, ditching, utility truck, trencher, cranes other misc. equipment used to excavate trenches/ditches for line/service installation and repair.
• Open trenches for installation of lines, services, fire services and fire hydrants, manholes, wet well, place pipe fittings into trench, backfill, level trench and excavate.
• Assist in connecting and repairing lines and backfilling trenches when repairs are completed.
• Assist in loading and unloading pipes at work sites.
• Assist Maintenance Technician when not operating equipment
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform related work as required/assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Must have a High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years’ experience in the operation of assigned equipment PREFERRED

Combination of training and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Some basic computer skills

Some customer service experience

Experience in using basic hand tools

LICENSE: Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License

CDL Class “B” with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements (PREFERRED); must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment.