Wastewater Field Equipment Operator II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Laredo is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain streets and water infrastructure, operate backhoes, loaders, and other large equipment. You will perform installations, repairs, and service tasks across city utilities and construction projects.

Minimum qualifications include three years of operator experience and a Texas CDL Class A. Background checks, drug testing, and random testing requirements apply. Beneficiary benefits include health, pension, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A is required. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required for all applicants offered employment.
• Drug and alcohol testing is required for all selected applicants prior to employment.
• Safety-sensitive functions/positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A reasonable accommodation related to the selection process can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Department.
• City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.
• Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, pension plan, holidays, health, dental, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and assists lower level heavy equipment operators.
• Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc.
• Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses.
• Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed.
• Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
• Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.
• Assists other City Departments in case of emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Texas CDL Class A

Job description

The City of Laredo is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain streets and water infrastructure, operate backhoes, loaders, and other large equipment. You will perform installations, repairs, and service tasks across city utilities and construction projects.

Minimum qualifications include three years of operator experience and a Texas CDL Class A. Background checks, drug testing, and random testing requirements apply. Beneficiary benefits include health, pension, and holidays.