Water Construction Equipment Operator I

BRENHAM - CITY OF • Brenham, TX • 1w ago

Summary Operates various equipment and assists with various duties involved in and the maintenance and construction of city water system components. When needed, assist with new construction or repairs to the Wastewater Collection System.

Starting Pay Rate is $18.30 per hour. Higher pay rate may be available for candidates with current CDL license, previous relevant experience or water licensing.

Residency Requirement :

Employees who are likely to be called to work in cases of emergency may be required to reside within reasonable response commuting ranges of their places of work. A reasonable response time to an emergency is thirty (30) minutes.

Residency which allows response time to a City emergency of thirty (30) minutes MUST be established with 90 days of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates various equipment, including jet machine, power saw, underground utility locator, water pumps, backhoe, and cranes; Maintains equipment in proper working condition, including checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments; Preforms routine maintenance of water system components, water valve maintenance, replacing water meters and meter boxes, preform gallons per minute testing; Flow test, trouble shoots, replaces, and maintains all fire hydrants in the distribution system; Sets up street barricades and detour routes as necessary; Has the necessary skills to excavate around gas, sewer, electric, and telephone lines; Completes work orders; Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, yard, and shop; Serves on call duty with wastewater department to respond to after-hours customer water or sewer problems; Supervisory Responsibilities This is a non-supervisory position.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school graduation or its equivalent plus one year of experience operating heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of Safe and effective equipment operation practices and procedures; and standard office practices and procedures.

Skill/Ability To Skillfully operate heavy and light equipment used in water construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; and read and understand manuals, ArcGIS mapping, policies, and other documents. Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Class B Texas commercial driver's license (CDL). Employees who do not have a Class B CDL (Commercial) Texas driver's license must successfully obtain this license within 180 days of hire.

Class D Water Distribution License, or ability to obtain license within 180 days of hire. All licenses acquired through TCEQ that are above the minimum requirement for the position will receive a determined percent raise upon receiving new license.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balanceon all @types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The work environment is noisy and distracting.

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

Criminal Background Driver's License History Drug Screening Physical Respirator Medical Evaluation Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties Employment Verification Reference Checks Public Safety Background Investigation Verification of Education

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