Light Equipment Operator - Streets

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general supervision of the Street, Drainage & Sanitation Field Supervisor or on-site supervisor. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** None. 1. Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, assist with sewer cleaning machine, and operates a backhoe. 1. Performs maintenance on meters and other components. 1. Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes. 1. Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. 1. Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance. 1. Cleans and stocks the truck. 1. Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned. 1. Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone. 1. Assists other departments as required. 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 1. Attendance is an essential function of the job. 12. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire. A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position. **KNOWLEDGE:** Knowledge of routine construction maintenance and repair methods used in water distribution/wastewater collection systems; knowledge of applicable safety procedures and practices. **SKILLS:** Skill to communicate orally; skill in performing work requiring strength and agility in all weather conditions; skill in lifting heavy objects; skill in preventative and minor maintenance repair on tools and equipment; skill in operating the assigned equipment; skill in using hand tools to perform manual labor tasks. **ABILITIES:** Ability to follow oral directions; ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards; ability to manipulate things with the hands; ability to coordinate hand and foot movements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintain physical activity over prolonged periods of time; ability to lift, push, and load/unload heavy objects; ability to regularly lift objects approximately 50-120 pounds. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Works effectively with other employees to repair or replace water or sewer service lines, water or sewer mains; makes water and sewer taps; installs or repairs fire hydrants; unstops sewer lines; installs two-way clean-outs in sewer service lines; takes water samples for bacteriological analysis; sets up barricades when required to protect employees and the public; performs routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment; function as crew chief in his/her absence; sorts various materials; reads, understands, and follows written and oral job instructions (English); writes reports by hand; uses good judgement to work safely and use equipment properly; hear clearly when working around equipment or in street and alley traffic, using proper safety precautions; lifts and carries up to fifty (50) pounds, and pulls, pushes, or drags up to 120 pounds of installation and repair equipment or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, twists, bends, and stoops for extended periods of time while performing installations, repairs or while reading both digital and dial meters; works in trenches; works indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather; some exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust, chemical, and waste hazard…