Wastewater Utilities Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL)

City of Corinth; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 29,329 - 35,183; Full time

Job summary

A municipal public works department is seeking a skilled worker to operate specialized vehicles and heavy equipment for the maintenance of city utilities. Responsibilities include performing construction and maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment safety, and logging service activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of experience with heavy vehicles, and appropriate certifications. This role requires teamwork, safety compliance, and responding to emergencies as necessary. Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years work experience operating heavy motorized vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License, or obtain a CDL within one year of hire.
• Must possess Water or Wastewater Operator licenses from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or obtain licenses within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized vehicles and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair work for City utilities.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
• Completes work according to specified work orders and logs.

Skills

Operating heavy motorized vehicles

Safe operation of equipment

Routine maintenance of vehicles

Identifying mechanical problems

Customer service standards

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Two years of experience operating heavy equipment

Tools

Front-end loader

Bulldozer

Dump truck

Backhoe

Job description

A municipal public works department is seeking a skilled worker to operate specialized vehicles and heavy equipment for the maintenance of city utilities. Responsibilities include performing construction and maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment safety, and logging service activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of experience with heavy vehicles, and appropriate certifications. This role requires teamwork, safety compliance, and responding to emergencies as necessary. Competitive pay based on experience.