Heavy Equipment Operator (Wastewater)
City of Corinth
- Corinth, TX
- $20.87-25.04 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment used by the Public Works Department in the maintenance of City utilities or water/sewer systems; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
- Operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and motorized equipment, including front-end loader, dump truck, bulldozer, spreader, grader, roller, scraper, backhoe and tractor; performs work in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work; digs and fills holes; installs, repairs and maintains sewers, water pipes, valves and hydrants.
- Maintains vehicles, tools and specialized equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
- Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks.
- Performs traffic control activities as needed.
- Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
- Completes work according to specified work orders; completes required daily logs and reports.
- Cross-trains work crews in proper work methods and safety procedures.
- Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
- Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Must possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must possess Water and Waste Water Operator licenses from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or must obtain licenses within one year of hire; additional technical skills training and certifications may be required for some job assignments.
- City policies and procedures.
- Materials, methods, tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.
- Operation, maintenance and repair standards for heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
- Federal, state and City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions
- OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety practices in hazardous traffic environments.
- Traffic laws and rules for vehicle and equipment operation.
- Proper use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
- Customer service standards and protocols.
- Using specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
- Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and motorized equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
- Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Identifying mechanical problems.
- Following and maintaining safety standards.
- Performing heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
- Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the City; required to perform moderate physical work, and lift and carry up to 80 pounds.