Water Distribution Equipment Operator

City of Weslaco; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Weslaco is seeking a skilled operator for the water distribution system. You will use medium equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, and dump trucks to perform installation, maintenance, and inspections across water lines and related components.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, a valid Class C license, and the ability to work beyond normal hours. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; training in Emergency Management is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1–3 years related work experience.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
• Prepare inventory counts.
• Assist to clean up shops by cleaning and organizing units as well as sewer back-ups as needed.
• Primarily operates equipment for waterline inspection such as excavators, backhoe, forklifts, skid steer loaders, trenchers, dump trucks, and flushing equipment.
• Installs, repairs, maintains water distribution systems such as water pipes, fittings, valves, manholes, water meters, and other water distribution components, and as necessary, sewer collection system components.
• May perform inspections on new water lines, sewer lines, and manholes to verify acceptability to city standards for prevention of water loss and sewer infiltration and inflow.
• May perform locates on utilities.
• Maintain required records and forms and submits reports as required.
• Follows safety procedures and policies including confined space entry.
• Must adhere to and follow, City and department policies and procedures at all times while at work.
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night an/or on weekends.
• Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Hazard awareness

Water installation knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Weslaco is seeking a skilled operator for the water distribution system. You will use medium equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, and dump trucks to perform installation, maintenance, and inspections across water lines and related components.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, a valid Class C license, and the ability to work beyond normal hours. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; training in Emergency Management is required.