Heavy Equipment Operator / Water

Harker Heights, City of (TX); Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Harker Heights is seeking a dedicated individual for a maintenance position involving the operation of heavy equipment for water distribution and wastewater treatment. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to obtain necessary certifications. The candidate will perform technical tasks, ensure equipment maintenance, and respond to operational needs during off-hours. Join a team committed to maintaining essential city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Texas CDL within six months of hire.
• Requires Texas Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for infrastructure maintenance.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Answers duty phone during off-hours.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Water Pumpstations

Job description

Performs technical and manual tasks in the operation of minor maintenance, and equipment checks of heavy equipment operated by the City. Performs related tasks as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Water Field Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

1. Follows well-established procedures and methods. Operates a front end loader, backhoe, roller, skid steer, dump truck, compactor, mower, computer etc.
2. Operates equipment for such things as excavating, repairing or replacing infrastructure in the water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
3. Performs maintenance service and makes minor field repairs on equipment, insures that equipment is secure at the end of each work shift.
4. Operates and maintains water pumpstations and water storage facilities.
5. Answers Duty Phone on nights, weekends and holidays.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Attendance is an essential function of this job.
8. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

Knowledge:Requires knowledge of various sets of controls used in the operation of various types of equipment and attachments.

Abilities:Requires normal alertness to follow instructions and methods; mental application and concentration where tasks of operations are repetitive or where the work flow is intermittent; and simple examination or analysis by comparison with established facts, standards, or procedures.

Requires ability to take initiative and/or to plan and improvise procedures and standards. Requires occasional exercise of independent judgement with obvious choices of action in handling the work in accordance with established methods, procedures, and/or regulations.

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates and/or Licenses:High school diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain Texas CDL within six (6) months from date of hire. Must be able to obtain a Texas “C” Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections II Certification within one (1) year from date of hire/promotion, and must be able to obtain a Wastewater Collections III Certification within three (3) years from date of hire/promotion.

Experience:A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.