Heavy Equipment Operator I, 204, Transmission Job at LAREDO - CITY OF in Laredo

Heavy Equipment Operator I, (B254130-1), 204, Transmission and Distribution Salary $17.12 Hourly Location Laredo, TX Job Type Full-time Job Number B254130-1 Department Utilities Division Transmission and Distribution Opening Date 10/03/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits {tabindex="-1"} Questions {tabindex="-1"} Job Description Operates light heavy equipment, including 18 wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation. Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc. Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses. Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed. Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle. Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing. Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs.