Heavy Equipment Operator - Water

Job SummaryPerforms technical and manual tasks in the operation of minor maintenance, and equipment checks of heavy equipment operated by the City. Performs related tasks as required.Supervision Received and ExercisedSupervision Received:Works under the general supervision of the Water Field Supervisor.Supervision Exercised:None.Primary Duties and Responsibilities1. Follows well-established procedures and methods. Operates a front end loader, backhoe, roller, skid steer, dump truck, compactor, mower, computer etc.2.

Operates equipment for such things as excavating, repairing or replacing infrastructure in the water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.3. Performs maintenance service and makes minor field repairs on equipment, insures that equipment is secure at the end of each work shift.4. Operates and maintains water pump stations and water storage facilities.5. Answers Duty Phone on nights, weekends and holidays.6.

Performs other duties as assigned.7. Attendance is an essential function of this job.8. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge: Requires knowledge of various sets of controls used in the operation of various types of equipment and attachments.Abilities: Requires normal alertness to follow instructions and methods; mental application and concentration where tasks of operations are repetitive or where the work flow is intermittent; and simple examination or analysis by comparison with established facts, standards, or procedures.Requires ability to take initiative and/or to plan and improvise procedures and standards. Requires occasional exercise of independent judgement with obvious choices of action in handling the work in accordance with established methods, procedures, and/or regulations.Required Education, Degrees, Certificates and/or Licenses: High school diploma or GED.

Must be able to obtain Texas CDL within six (6) months from date of hire. Must be able to obtain a Texas "C" Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections II Certification within one (1) year from date of hire/promotion, and must be able to obtain a Wastewater Collections III Certification within three (3) years from date of hire/promotion.Experience: A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.Selection GuidelinesFormal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.This is a safety sensitive position.