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Salary: $19.08 - $30.03 Hourly USD
Job Description
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.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2024 5:00 PM Central
Special Instructions
6/26/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Address
Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
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