Heavy Equipment Operator, Wastewater

Salary: $24.31 HourlyLocation : Southlake, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00647Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 10/31/2024Closing Date: 11/18/2024 10:00 PM CentralThe Southlake Way The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. . What You Will Be Doing The Wastewater Division manages the daily operations of Southlake's sewer system. The Division supports the collection system to over 7,500 sanitary sewer customers and repairs and performs preventative maintenance on over 200 miles of wastewater pipeline, as well as 13 collection system lift stations.Specifically, the Heavy Equipment Operator, Wastewater operates a variety of heavy equipment in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and development of the streets and drainage systems, water distribution, sewer collection systems, or parkland and recreation facilities. This is accomplished by operating tractor backhoes, crane hoists, motor graders, Gradall excavators, crack sealers, tractors for mowing, gas and electrical metal welders, hydraulic sewer main cleaners, and/or other equipment and machinery. Other duties include assisting other departments and divisions as necessary. To view the complete Heavy Equipment Operator job description, please click here. The Benefits of Working in Southlake Overtime & on-call pay!Opportunities for growth and advancement!All uniforms and equipment providedCompetitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefitsRetirement program () with City matching 2:12 weeks Paid Vacation (first year) 3 weeks Paid Vacation (year two +)Sick Time and 10 paid holidaysCity paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insuranceLongevity PayTuition ReimbursementMembership Discount (resident rate)Ongoing trainingCity-provided certifications Employee Assistance ProgramGet paid early with UKG Wallet! What You Bring To Us Possession of a Class B Commercial Texas Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire date.Possession of Class II Wastewater Collections (preferred) and/or a TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Class C Water Distribution license.Work requires unusual hours and ability to be on call after business hours.The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular, full-time employees which includes: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability Insurance; 10 days paid vacation; 10 days paid sick leave; 10 paid holidays, and one personal day.For a detailed overview of Southlake benefits, please visit the 01 Do you currently possess a Class A or B Commercial Texas Driver's License or higher? Yes No 02 Do you possess a current/valid TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License AND/OR a Class II Wastewater Collection license or higher? Yes No Required Question