Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste Water - City of Lancaster , TX

Title: Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste Water
Type: Public Works - Operations
Date Posted: April 9, 2024
Organization: City of Lancaster , TX
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Description:


Job Title

Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste Water

Salary

$20.48 Hourly

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

1999 N. Jefferson Lancaster, TX 75134, Texas

Department

Public Works

Summary  

This heavy labor position is responsible for performing the following waste water duties.

 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the water distribution an water collection systems.
  • Responsible for the repair of water/waste water problems as they arise
  • Supervises the crew of 1-3 staff members in the absence of the crew leader.
  • Operates equipment on water main breaks/water lines and oversees the repair of manhole rings and lids.
  • Oversees smoke testing and water line testing followed with applicable repairs.
  • Lays new water/sewer mains.
  • Distributes public correspondence notices and smoke test notices door to door to City of Lancaster citizens.
  • Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
  • Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.
  • Cleans and maintains the appearance of work equipment and work areas.
  • Responsible for inventory of tools and equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

 Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Class B (CDL) Driver License preferred 
Class D Water Certification preferred 
Class D Waste Water Collection 1 Certification preferred 
Confined Space Entrant Certification preferred
Driving is a requirement of this position


Job Post Expiration Date May 31, 2024

  All jobs are considered open until filled, unless otherwise posted.