Heavy Equipment Operator - Water Systems & Infrastructure

City of Maypearl; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a skilled equipment operator to run heavy machinery and perform routine maintenance on municipal infrastructure. You will handle front end loaders, backhoes, rollers, skid steers, and trucks, following established procedures to repair and replace water system components.

The role requires a Texas CDL within six months and Water/Wastewater certifications within specified timelines, plus prior construction equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment following established procedures.
• Maintains equipment, performs minor field repairs, and ensures security at shift end.
• Possesses required Texas CDL and water/wastewater certifications within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment (front end loader, backhoe, roller, skid steer, dump truck, etc.) per procedures.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and ensures security at shift end.
• Operates and maintains water pump stations and water storage facilities.
• Answers Duty Phone during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

CDL in 6 months

Heavy equipment experience

Education

Texas Water Distribution Certification II

Wastewater Collections II Certification

Wastewater Collections III Certification

Job description

City of Maypearl is seeking a skilled equipment operator to run heavy machinery and perform routine maintenance on municipal infrastructure. You will handle front end loaders, backhoes, rollers, skid steers, and trucks, following established procedures to repair and replace water system components.

The role requires a Texas CDL within six months and Water/Wastewater certifications within specified timelines, plus prior construction equipment experience.