Heavy Equipment Operator – Water Distribution

WaterWisePro; Vallejo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo’s Water Department is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform complex operations and maintenance on water infrastructure. The role requires operating heavy construction equipment, supervising minor crews, and ensuring safety on the job site.

Three years of relevant experience and a valid California Class A driver’s license are required. This position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits in Vallejo, CA.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work involving operation of construction equipment.
• Possession of a California Class A driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, rollers, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, and more for maintenance and construction work.
• Grade and crown City streets, roads and alleys; roll asphalt.
• Excavate water lines; backfill after completion.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment as required.
• May provide lead supervision to a small crew of maintenance staff.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Reading maps/specs

Education

California Class A driver’s license

Job description

The City of Vallejo’s Water Department is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform complex operations and maintenance on water infrastructure. The role requires operating heavy construction equipment, supervising minor crews, and ensuring safety on the job site.

Three years of relevant experience and a valid California Class A driver’s license are required. This position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits in Vallejo, CA.