What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (Water Distribution) position at City of Tyler?
Drive and operate dump truck. Operate loader, backhoe, and forklift in loading and unloading materials and equipment. Keep the truck clean and in safe operating condition Assist crews in repairing, maintaining, and installing water and sewer systems. Assist crews with manual labor as needed. Cut concrete, ductile iron, PVC, clay, and cast-iron pipes. Pour and finish concrete. Lay, haul, and finish asphalt. Operate jackhammer, power tools, hand tools, etc. Respond to emergency calls after regular working hours if needed. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and safely lift carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for short periods. Must be able to work in inclement weather. Other duties as assigned. NEEDED SKILLS Must be able to understand and follow directions and instructions Must be able to work in inclement weather. Must be able to sit for long periods while operating equipment. Must be able to lift and carry 80 lbs. Must be able to safely climb onto equipment, balance, stoop, bend and crouch. Must be able to use and operate various hand tools: shovels, rakes, saws, hammers, ratchets, and sockets. Must be able to operate various gas-powered saws, chain saws, and hydraulic or electric pumps. Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees. Must be able to operate equipment in/around other underground utilities in a safe manner. Must be able to respond within 30 minutes while on-call.
possess a TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Class “1” Wastewater Collection License or can obtain one within one (1) year
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
Salary : $19
