Equipment Operator I - Water/Wastewater



Job Details

Equipment Operator I - Water/Wastewater
Employer

City of Bellaire

Salary

$32,879.00 - $48,017.00 Annually

Location

4337 Edith (Public Works) - Bellaire, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

604-01

Department

Public Works

Division

Wastewater Collection

Opening Date

12/13/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment and machinery to assist in the maintenance and repair of the City's sewer lines and residential water services.  This is accomplished by preparing machinery and equipment for use, locating lines, replacing meters, performing preventative maintenance, repairing equipment, and assisting department crew with manual tasks.

Examples of Duties

Performs maintenance and repair to water and wastewater systems by operating heavy machinery and equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, jet trucks, and loaders; installing water and sewer taps; changing valves and fire hydrants; replacing meters; clearing service lines; flushing hydrants; and laying grass sod to restore work area.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License; high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by one year of experience operating equipment or performing construction, and repair work and/or refuse collection; ability to work in all weather conditions and push, pull and/or lift items weighing approximately 50 lbs. required. 

Supplemental Information

Subject to exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, noise, and dirty working conditions.  Essential personnel may require 24-hour call-out for emergency or hazardous situations. 

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Full-time City of Bellaire employees. These benefits include: Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Optional Supplemental Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Health Savings Account, Section 125-Premium Conversion, Employee Assistance Program, Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% employee contribution; 2-1 City Match), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation and IRA options, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave Buy-Back, Bereavement Leave, Longevity Pay, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Direct Deposit, Wellness Programming and Incentives, Complimentary Fitness/Recreation Access, Compass Professional Health Services Concierge, and other voluntary ancillary benefits.

01
Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
The starting range for this position is $15.81/hr. - $16.93/hr. Is this acceptable to you?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Bellaire
Address
7008 South Rice Ave.

Bellaire, Texas, 77401

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