Equipment Operator (DCOPS) • •ELIGIBLE FOR HIRING / RETENTION INCENTIVE • •

Grade 15 : Starting Hourly Rate : $25.50. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Hiring / Retention Incentive

External candidates who are hired by SAWS will receive a $1,000 Hiring Incentive . This incentive will be split into two payments of $500. The two payments will be made to the new hire on their second and fourth paycheck after they are hired. Upon successful completion of the new hire's six-month introductory period, the new hire will also be eligible for an additional $1,000 Retention Incentive , which will be paid during their seventh month of employment with SAWS.

Full-time benefits currently include medical and dental plan coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and others as further outlined onwww.saws.org

Must possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License

BSUMMARY

The Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of labor duties to include operating and transporting light to heavy equipment for the repair, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as an Equipment Operator will automatically advance to Senior Equipment Operator upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as an Equipment Operator with SAWS.

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• Operates and maintains medium to heavy equipment such as dump truck, front-end loader, skid loader, backhoe, compact excavator, trencher, and mobile concrete mixing truck.
• Excavatesandbackfillstrenches inordertocompleterepairs.
• Transportsequipment,tools,andmaterialstoandfromjobsites.
• Loadsandunloadsmaterials fromtrucks.
• Stocks vehiclewith necessaryequipment andmaterial.
• Cleans,organizesandmaintains facilities, tools andequipment.
• Observesandpromotesallestablishedsafetyprocedures.
• Interpretsas-builtdrawings, schematics, blockmaps,andconstructionplans.
• Assistswith theset-upofwork zonebarricadesandsigns fortrafficcontrol.
• Conductsinventoryoftools, equipment, andmaterials.
• Conductsinspections ofequipment andreportsmechanical concerns / issues for repair.
• Mayprovidetrainingontheproperusageoftools andequipment.
• MayprovidetrainingforTexasClassA commercialdriverlicense.
• Mayprovideguidancetocrewin theabsenceof theForeman.
• Mayperformmanual laborworkrelatedtomaintenanceandconstruction.
• Performsother dutiesasassigned.

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This position receives immediate supervision.

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BDIMENSIONS

Listof Equipment : EquipmentOperation

Thefollowingequipmentiscurrentlyconsideredtobegenerallyappropriateforthisposition. Additional equipment notonthis listmustbeofsimilar size,weightandcomplexity.

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Physical requirements include lifting / carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity and speech and hearing. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

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