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:

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.
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.
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.
Secure and partition off work area as necessary with traffic signs, cones and barricades; flag and direct traffic around work area as necessary.
Prepare various paperwork including completed work orders, job logs, and draft reports.
Provide assistance to other City departments as needed.
Will work on-call duty and will respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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.
Clean manholes; participate in constructing and rebuilding manholes; assist in installing and repairing fire hydrants.
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.
Assist in repairing and reading water meters and water and wastewater services; repair and install service taps; flush water lines.
Pull and install meters; replace meter boxes as necessary; install clean outs; raise and lower meters and manholes as necessary.
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:

Materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of machinery, equipment, and facilities of department.
Proper lifting techniques for minimizing physical injury.
Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
Proper barricading procedures for partitioning off work area.
Procedures for installing water and wastewater mains.
Modern construction techniques and practices.
Proper procedures for mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete.
Basic carpentry, masonry, and plumbing principles and practices.
Pressure settings for various water lines.
Various procedures for evaluating and maintaining consistent flow in water and wastewater lines.
Procedure for clamping and repairing a water or wastewater leak.
Installation techniques for safety shoring devices.
Procedures for the handling and storing of volatile chemicals and the disposal of chemical bi- products.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, policies, and regulations

Ability to:

Learn to operate, service, maintain, and perform minor repairs on assigned machinery, equipment, vehicles, and various hand tools.
Mix and prepare chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, and disinfectants used in completing work tasks.
Learn modern constructing techniques and practices.
Perform physical requirements of work.
Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Perform work in an undesirable or hazardous environment including manholes, excavated areas, and traffic.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Obtain Utilities related license as may be required.
Read and interpret various maps for locating water and wastewater lines and services.
Recognize and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Locate and remove obstructions in wastewater pipes.
Must be able to respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.
Install various machinery and equipment as required.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- Making observations
- Communicating with others
- Reading and writing
- Operating assigned equipment
- Operating a motor vehicle

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- Walking, standing, or sitting, for extended periods of time
- Lifting, carrying, dragging, holding, cleaning, and pushing a variety of supplies and equipment over 100 pounds
- Climbing, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks
Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
- Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
- Levels of extreme and constant noise
- Mechanical hazards
- Chemical and dust/mite hazards

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a United States Citizen
Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid water and/or wastewater license
Must acquire class 1 wastewater collection and class C water distribution license within 3 years of hire
Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language
Formal or informal education or training ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Two (2) years of prior, related experience in heavy equipment operation

“As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.”

Heavy Equipment Operator – Waste Water – Full-time

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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:

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.

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.

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.

Secure and partition off work area as necessary with traffic signs, cones and barricades; flag and direct traffic around work area as necessary.

Prepare various paperwork including completed work orders, job logs, and draft reports.

Provide assistance to other City departments as needed.

Will work on-call duty and will respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.

Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

Clean manholes; participate in constructing and rebuilding manholes; assist in installing and repairing fire hydrants.

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.

Assist in repairing and reading water meters and water and wastewater services; repair and install service taps; flush water lines.

Pull and install meters; replace meter boxes as necessary; install clean outs; raise and lower meters and manholes as necessary.

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:

Materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of machinery, equipment, and facilities of department.

Proper lifting techniques for minimizing physical injury.

Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.

Proper barricading procedures for partitioning off work area.

Procedures for installing water and wastewater mains.

Modern construction techniques and practices.

Proper procedures for mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete.

Basic carpentry, masonry, and plumbing principles and practices.

Pressure settings for various water lines.

Various procedures for evaluating and maintaining consistent flow in water and wastewater lines.

Procedure for clamping and repairing a water or wastewater leak.

Installation techniques for safety shoring devices.

Procedures for the handling and storing of volatile chemicals and the disposal of chemical bi- products.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, policies, and regulations

Ability to:

Learn to operate, service, maintain, and perform minor repairs on assigned machinery, equipment, vehicles, and various hand tools.

Mix and prepare chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, and disinfectants used in completing work tasks.

Learn modern constructing techniques and practices.

Perform physical requirements of work.

Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Perform work in an undesirable or hazardous environment including manholes, excavated areas, and traffic.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Obtain Utilities related license as may be required.

Read and interpret various maps for locating water and wastewater lines and services.

Recognize and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Locate and remove obstructions in wastewater pipes.

Must be able to respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.

Install various machinery and equipment as required.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

Making observations

Communicating with others

Reading and writing

Operating assigned equipment

Operating a motor vehicle

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

Walking, standing, or sitting, for extended periods of time

Lifting, carrying, dragging, holding, cleaning, and pushing a variety of supplies and equipment over 100 pounds

Climbing, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks

Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors

Levels of extreme and constant noise

Mechanical hazards

Chemical and dust/mite hazards

QUALIFICATIONS​

Must be a United States Citizen

Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid water and/or wastewater license

Must acquire class 1 wastewater collection and class C water distribution license within 3 years of hire

Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language

Formal or informal education or training ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

High School Diploma or GED required

Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Two (2) years of prior, related experience in heavy equipment operation

“As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.”

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Department: Public Works
Reports To: Water Superintendent
Salary Range: $32,923 - $48,415

QUALIFICATIONS