Water/Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator

City of San Luis; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Luis seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Water/Wastewater division to support street, water, and utility projects. Responsibilities include operating graders, backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment; performing inspections; and assisting with water line installation and hydrant work.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of journey-level equipment operation experience, plus a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of journey-level heavy equipment operation experience required or equivalent.
• Arizona driver’s license at time of appointment.
• ADEQ certifications are not specified in this posting.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets and utilities.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist with water line installation, hydrant work and valve operations.
• Comply with safety regulations and traffic control at worksites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public works

Traffic control

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Two years journey-level equipment operation experience

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Grader

Crack/sealer equipment

Job description

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!

Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain, and repair City streets, grounds, and facilities and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department.

As the Heavy Equipment Operator for Water/Wastewater division, you will:

• Construct, maintain, and repair City streets, storm drains and catch basins.
• Fabricate, install, maintain, and replace sidewalks, curbs, gutters, underground utilities and related fixtures using heavy equipment and materials.
• Operate graders, backhoes, dump trucks, bob cats, crack/chip sealers, concrete finishers, asphalt cutters, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Dig trenches using a backhoe for water/sewer line installation/repair and hydrant installation.
• Operate a loader to move sand/dirt as required.
• Operate heavy equipment to facilitate building construction, maintenance, repair, and/or demolition tasks.
• Advise Supervisor of construction, maintenance, and/or repair issues and recommends solutions.
• Establishe traffic control safety procedures at work sites.
• Perform operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Report equipment/vehicle malfunctions to Mechanic or perform minor repairs/adjustments.
• Operate welding machines/equipment (acetylene and oxygen) to complete assigned projects.
• Assist and operates specialized equipment, machines, and vehicles to install, clean, maintain, and repair water lines, fixtures, and equipment.
• Determine the location of water lines, taps water and sewer lines, locate and manipulate valves, and install water hydrants.
• Install, adjust, and test flow, sampling, and metering equipment.
• Monitor water wells, test water chlorine, and collect/record daily meter readings.
• Maintain and monitor booster station, pumps, chlorinators, generators, pressure tanks, and related equipment.
• Collect, label, and document water samples for laboratory testing and perform simple tests on water.
• Install water meters and assist with install of fire hydrants.
• Flush fire hydrants to facilitate water circulation and control mineral buildup.
• Apply and properly dispose of chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents encountered in duties.
• Establish and maintain appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures.
• Respond to complaint on water leaks, water pressure, and meter readings.
• Perform operator-level service, adjustment, and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles, and machinery.
• Comply with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment.
• Assure that backflow prevention assemblies continue to protect the drinking water.
• Assist with inspections and examines backflows annually or when needed.
• Conduct maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Perform water valve exercising.
• Respond to customer complaints and service work orders.
• Perform AZ 811 Blue Stake Locators.
• Perform new construction systems inspections.
• Respond to requests from City departments for assistance as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Will possess the knowledge of:

• Construction standards, codes, specifications, and procedures applicable to public works projects.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing water mains and related fittings.
• Operation of water distribution systems.
• Water sampling techniques.
• Use and proper disposal of disinfectants, oxidizing agents, pesticides, and hazardous materials.
• Operation of heavy equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Service, maintenance, and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Will possess the ability to:

• Operate heavy equipment in constricted, difficult, or dangerous situations.
• Install and repair water lines and related fixtures and equipment.
• Service, maintain, and adjust water equipment.
• Collect, label, and test water samples.
• Perform manual labor tasks which may include heavy lifting.
• Understand and following oral and written instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school Diploma or GED AND
• Education and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years of full-time journey level work operating medium/heavy construction equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid Arizona Driver’s License (A or B)at the time of appointment.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Grade 1 Certification – attain within 6 months of employment.

Special Requirements:

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Desired/Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• San Luis residency

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Employees must be physically capable of operating City vehicles, for job-related purposes, safely. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. There is need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects during the course of the workday. Requires the use of a vehicle on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.