Light Equipment Operator / Drainage

City-of-Harker-Heights; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Harker Heights is seeking a skilled Construction/Maintenance Worker to perform sewer and water line work and drainage maintenance. You will operate various tools and equipment, read meters, and assist with installation and repair tasks in a municipal setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Texas CDL-B within six months. At least six months of construction experience with similar equipment is expected, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain Texas CDL-B within six months.
• Minimum six months of construction work experience with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammer, lawn mower, weed eater, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, and light trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance of drainage features and sewer/water line work.
• Load/unload materials and assist with installing water and sewer lines.
• Standby after hours and participate in duty phone rotation.
• Attend on-site duties and exhibit City Core Values.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading meters

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL-B within 6 months

Tools

Jackhammer

Lawn mower

Weed eater

Power saw

Tapping machine

Chain saw

Light trucks

Job description

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required. Maintenance of drainage features including cleaning, repairing, mowing, herbiciding, and installation of new drainage infrastructure.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Street, Drainage & Sanitation Field Supervisor or on-site supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

1. Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, weed eater, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, and assists vactor truck.
2. Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
3. Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.
4. Cleans and stocks the truck.
5. Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.
6. Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines.
7. Assists other departments as required.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Maintenance of City drainage features.
10. Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone.
11. Attendance is an essential function of this job.
12. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

High school diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire.

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.