Equipment Operator I - WDIST



Job Details

Equipment Operator I - WDIST
Employer

City of Grapevine

Salary

$2,871.35 - $4,019.88 Monthly

Location

Grapevine, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

180331-3

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works - Wastewater Collection

Opening Date

03/20/2018

Basic Function

As assigned and under supervision, this position operates all types of equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, backhoes, boring machines, street saws, specialized equipment, and a variety of hand tools in water and sewer construction, repairs and maintenance.

Nature & Scope

Typical duties and responsibilities include:
 
1.         Uses a front-end loader to load, unload and move materials into and out of dump trucks at various sites as directed.
 
2.         Performs duties involved in repairing and constructing water and wastewater lines, etc., and accomplishes tasks such as: repair leaks, set taps, repair fire hydrants and valves, flush mains, clear stoppages, etc.
 
3.         Uses dump truck and trailer for hauling backhoe to job site.
 
4.         Keep simple records of work performed.
 
5.         Common equipment operated includes: dump trucks, backhoes, tractor-trailer trucks, rubber tire loader, water jet cleaning and boring machines. Other small hand and power tools are used as needed.

Required Skills

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of six months recent experience in manual labor activities to include operating hydraulic type equipment such as: front-end loader/backhoe, jet machine, hydro stop, skid loader, track hoe, boring machine, vac truck, pumps, crane truck, pipe cutters, valve operating machine, impact wrenches, trenching machine, directional boring machine, lift bucket truck, maintainer blade, post hole driller, sweeper, gradall, sheep's foot compactor, milling machine, etc.
 
Must obtain a Class A CDL Texas driver's license within six months of hire.
 
 Requires reading, writing and math skills at a level needed to understand directions, equipment operating procedures and the physical ability to perform assigned tasks Working knowledge of equipment operations, safety rules. Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.
 
 Incumbent must pass a criminal background check and have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Regular full-time employees are assigned to work at least 40 hours per week, and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program.

The City of Grapevine offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package for regular full-time employees, click here.

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Do you have six months recent full-time experience in manual labor activities to include operating hydraulic type equipment?
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Employer
City of Grapevine
Address
P. O. Box 95104, 200 South Main Street

Grapevine, Texas, 76099
Phone
817-410-3176

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