Heavy Equipment Operator – Waste Water – Full-time
Job Status:
Cancelled - position has been cancelled
Job Closing Date:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 4:45pm
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Heavy Equipment Operator – Waste Water – Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Reports To: Water Superintendent
Salary Range: $32,923 - $48,415
JOB SUMMARY
The City of Stephenville is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. To perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of City water/wastewater equipment and facilities as assigned.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Stock vehicle with supplies and materials necessary to perform job assignments; operate, clean, service, maintain, and perform minor repair on assigned tools, machinery, equipment, and vehicles; sharpen machinery, equipment, and tools with cutting edges.
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Respond to service calls concerning emergencies or problems on a stand-by basis; work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems; perform overtime duties as necessary or required in order to maintain effective and efficient City services.
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Operate a variety of equipment including pickups, dump trucks, jet rodding machines, brush-hogs, tractors with various attachments, lawn mowers, weed eaters and other related maintenance equipment.
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Secure and partition off work area as necessary with traffic signs, cones and barricades; flag and direct traffic around work area as necessary.
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Prepare various paperwork including completed work orders, job logs, and draft reports.
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Provide assistance to other City departments as needed.
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Will work on-call duty and will respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
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Participate in repairing water and wastewater mains and services; break apart paved surfaces in preparation of line excavation; install shoring devices for excavations to prevent cave in of dirt; clamp off broken main or line, and mowing and edging of facilities.
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Clean manholes; participate in constructing and rebuilding manholes; assist in installing and repairing fire hydrants.
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Participate in testing water and wastewater lines for leaks; inspect valves for operability; locate water and wastewater lines and connections; lay and extend new water and wastewater lines in preparation for future use; remove obstructions from wastewater lines.
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Assist in repairing and reading water meters and water and wastewater services; repair and install service taps; flush water lines.
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Pull and install meters; replace meter boxes as necessary; install clean outs; raise and lower meters and manholes as necessary.
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Clean streets and work area after repair work is completed; grade drainage channels to proper grade to enhance drainage; landscape City and residential property upon completion of repairs; clean and unclog wastewater lines.
Knowledge of:
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Materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of machinery, equipment, and facilities of department.
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Proper lifting techniques for minimizing physical injury.
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Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
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Proper barricading procedures for partitioning off work area.
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Procedures for installing water and wastewater mains.
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Modern construction techniques and practices.
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Proper procedures for mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete.
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Basic carpentry, masonry, and plumbing principles and practices.
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Pressure settings for various water lines.
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Various procedures for evaluating and maintaining consistent flow in water and wastewater lines.
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Procedure for clamping and repairing a water or wastewater leak.
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Installation techniques for safety shoring devices.
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Procedures for the handling and storing of volatile chemicals and the disposal of chemical bi- products.
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, policies, and regulations
Ability to:
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Learn to operate, service, maintain, and perform minor repairs on assigned machinery, equipment, vehicles, and various hand tools.
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Mix and prepare chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, and disinfectants used in completing work tasks.
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Learn modern constructing techniques and practices.
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Perform physical requirements of work.
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Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Perform work in an undesirable or hazardous environment including manholes, excavated areas, and traffic.
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Obtain Utilities related license as may be required.
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Read and interpret various maps for locating water and wastewater lines and services.
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Recognize and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
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Locate and remove obstructions in wastewater pipes.
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Must be able to respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.
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Install various machinery and equipment as required.
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Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
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Making observations
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Communicating with others
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Reading and writing
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Operating assigned equipment
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Operating a motor vehicle
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Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
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Walking, standing, or sitting, for extended periods of time
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Lifting, carrying, dragging, holding, cleaning, and pushing a variety of supplies and equipment over 100 pounds
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Climbing, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks
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Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
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Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
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Levels of extreme and constant noise
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Mechanical hazards
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Chemical and dust/mite hazards
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be a United States Citizen
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Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid water and/or wastewater license
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Must acquire class 1 wastewater collection and class C water distribution license within 3 years of hire
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Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language
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Formal or informal education or training ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language
Experience and Training Guidelines:
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Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
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Two (2) years of prior, related experience in heavy equipment operation