Equipment Operator - Water

Under general supervision of the Water Department Crew Leader, performs semi-skilled work requiring skillful operation of equipment for the City. Position generally functions as part of a crew engaged in installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal water lines. Employees in this class possess dexterity and manipulative ability, utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment in the performance of tasks, and usually work in adverse environmental conditions.

Position ensures the proper functioning and care of assigned equipment.

• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with Supervisors, co-workers and citizens.
• Operates equipment skillfully, i.e., various trucks, backhoes, jackhammers, concrete/asphalt cutters.
• Performs excavation duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of municipal water systems.
• Inspects assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition before and after use.
• Performs regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment.
• Utilizes various manual, gas, and hand held electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks, i.e., saws, hammers, shovels, air tools.
• Sets up traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
• Functions on call for emergency stand-by duties and repairs.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to cooperate and take direct instructions from Crew Leader.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Enter data in departments work order software system and utilize mobile data technology.

• Performs related work as directed.
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  The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training; supplemented by (3) three to five (5) years work experience that demonstrates the ability to skillfully, safely and effectively operate the aforementioned equipment and machinery; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess or obtain, within 12 months of employment, a minimum of a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License and obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License, within 24 months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain, within 12 (twelve) months of employment, a State of Texas Class A CDL driver license with a tanker endorsement.

• Considerable knowledge of the various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal water systems and related utility structures.
• Considerable knowledge of the various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repairs of municipal water systems and related utility structures.
• Considerable knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing assigned tasks.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices associated with performing duties in traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manipulative tasks requiring eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse environmental conditions.

• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending and light lifting.
• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Tasks involve the frequent use of coordination and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools and shop equipment; or the skilled and complex operation of equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.

• Tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes), exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, toxic chemicals, dust or pollen and exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites).

• Tasks require sound, depth and visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require oral communication ability.

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