Job Description

Posting number: 2600322

Department: Water Utilities

Job classification: Utility Heavy Equipment Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Agency, Miscellaneous, Wastewater

Summary

Duties include operating backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, mini-excavators and other heavy equipment and vehicles; inspecting equipment and vehicles, maintaining proper fluid levels, and performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance; installing protective barriers and maintaining safe worksites; excavating around existing utilities while following applicable regulations and proper trench safety procedures; leading and providing guidance to a workgroup in the absence of the crew leader; communicating effectively using City radio; maintaining records of work performed; participating in an on-call rotation; and performing related duties as assigned. A high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience required. Must have a valid Class “A” Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class II Wastewater Collection license and “C” Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

PAY GRADE GG14 / FULL PAY RANGE $21.94 - $30.94 PER HOUR

Examples of duties

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Qualifications

As a leader in water quality management, Irving Water Utilities strives to implement water quality protection standards and practices for its facilities and projects, and to maintain and implement state and federal water quality standards to a growing population of over 200,000. Water Utilities implements innovative and effective actions designed to provide excellent water quality and achieve high environmental leadership goals. Irving’s role as a water quality leader is to ensure the highest level of environmental protection for the Irving community. Our staff participates in activities and events and serves on committees to facilitate the protection, improvement and good stewardship of watersheds in North Central Texas.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.