Heavy Equipment Operator I - Stormwater

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dedicated individual for a maintenance role focused on storm water drainage structures. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing repairs, and collaborating with other departments to maintain public infrastructure. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid CDL license, with relevant experience preferred. A full benefits package is offered to full-time employees.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires Valid State Class A (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• 1-3 years of experience in related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair storm water drainage structures.
• Operate heavy machinery and assist with road repairs.
• Ensure safety through traffic control.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Concrete repair

Asphalt repair

Landscaping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

Maintains and repairs storm water drainage structures in the City of Lancaster by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as Crew Leader in Absence of Heavy Equipment Operator II.
• Use of heavy equipment to clean drainage pipes, ditches, channels, easements, flumes, under bridges, and creeks within the boundary of the roadway and right-of-ways.
• Trims trees, bushes, and other vegetation, to ensure proper drainage inside City owned right-of-ways as well as other drainage structures.
• Work with Streets department to assist with the completion of assignments and special projects including but not limited to repairing roads with asphalt and concrete work, hauling excavated dirt, rock, concrete, and debris, etc.
• Assists in establishing traffic control to ensure safety of site.
• Use of concrete work to repair, maintain, and replace storm water drainage headwalls, flumes, spillways, and approach and departure slabs on both ends of the culverts.
• Use of heavy equipment, hand tools, shovels, rakes, etc. to clean and clear a finished job site once all work is completed.
• Responsible and safe operation of City of Lancaster vehicles and equipment for approved work-related transportation.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Class A (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Driving is a requirement of this position.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

01

Do you have a Valid State Class A (CDL) Driver's License with a clean driving record. [Required]

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have experience working with street signage?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Have you ever worked in Stormwater? If so, how many years of experience.

04

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment (e.g., backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, etc.) in a municipal, construction, or utility setting?

• Less than 1 year
• 1–2 years
• 3–5 years
• More than 5 years
  
  

05

How would you rate your experience with stormwater drainage work (ditches, culverts, channels)?

• No experience
• Some experience
• Extensive experience
  
  

06

Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime or emergencies if needed?

• Yes
• Occasionally
• No
  
  

07

Do you have experience working with concrete or asphalt repairs?

• Both concrete and asphalt
• One or the other
• None
• Required Question