Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team! We're seeking individuals to operate heavy equipment for various construction and maintenance operations within the City. Responsibilities include repairing water and wastewater lines, addressing customer service calls, conducting preventative maintenance, and collaborating with City employees and citizens. Be part of a crucial on-call rotation for emergency responses. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs heavy equipment operations in order to repair water lines by excavating and restoring the water line; identifying the source of the leak; isolating line segment; exposing and making repairs; flushing system; placing line back into service; operating all the required valves; ensuring job site safety at all times.
• Performs heavy equipment operations in order to repair sewer lines by excavating and restoring the sewer line; identifying the source of the problem; avoiding the creating of damage to other utilities; conducting repairs; and ensuring a safe job site at all times.
• Provides traffic control by directing traffic at work site; and communicating safety rules to customers.
• Maintains equipment by inspecting equipment for damage; and performing preventative maintenance, such as: greasing equipment; cleaning filters; checking all fluids; inspecting undercarriage; tracking inspections; and cleaning tracks.
• Complete administrative duties by preparing daily work orders; processing overtime and leave requests; completing accident forms; and monitoring equipment inventories.
• Monitors project work by ensuring a safe working environment for crews; planning for and securing needed materials and equipment; inspecting work; and providing problem solutions as needed.
• Act as crew leader in their absence by observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies.
• Conducts repair to hydrants and valves by isolating fire hydrant lead; exposing piping and assessing damages for repair; replacing or reinstalling parts; performing inspections prior to placing hydrant in service; exposing valve; isolating line segment; identifying problem; repairing valve back to operational level; and placing valve into the open position.
• Completes installation of sewer and water taps by assisting with installation service of taps by exposing mains in asphalt, soils, or concrete; installing tap penetrating mains; isolating line as required; inspecting and testing for leaks at new connections.
• Performs preventative maintenance by performing pull down maintenance utilizing the flush truck or mounted trailer; removing obstructions in sewer lines by de-rooting, cleaning, or introducing chemicals; and performing CCTV inspections to identify line problems as required.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.
• Experience: 2-4 years of related experience.
• Licenses: Valid Class A CDL Driver's License with a tanker endorsement or ability to obtain license in 180 days (6 months) of employment
• Certifications: Class D Water Distribution (or obtain within 180 days (6 months) of employment), Class I Collections within 1 year of employment, and Class C Water Distribution within 2 years of employment.