League City
The purpose of this job is to operate and maintain heavy equipment; receive work orders and delegate work assignments to other members of the work crew; and assist in the supervision of department personnel as required. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position. As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
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. Leads and trains a crew of four to five employees in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure. Operates a backhoe and other heavy equipment used to excavate for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. Performs on call duties 24 hours per day, seven days per week as assigned. Completes daily work orders. Communicates and coordinates with supervisors on task assignments. Receives and responds to public inquiries. Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and ensures compliance with preventive maintenance requirements for heavy equipment. Ensures proper trench safety protocols at all times. Performs related work as required. Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League Citys citizens, and that City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Required Licenses or Certifications
Class B Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement Wastewater Collection III License issued by TCEQ Class C Water Operator License issued by TCEQ
Knowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, punctuation Heavy equipment operation and safety requirements Water and sewer infrastructure throughout the City and OSHA safety standards Heavy equipment preventive maintenance regulations and standards Safety standards, procedures, and proper digging techniques in equipment operation Utility related repair practices Industry practices and proper management skills Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature Safe operation of heavy equipment Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Handle emergency situations and stressful situations Understand and carry out oral and written directions Prioritize job assignments and determine manpower for task completion Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position involves very heavy physical demands, such as exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
About the company
League City is a city in the US state of Texas, in Galveston County, within the Greater Houston metropolitan area. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. Leads and trains a crew of four to five employees in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure. Operates a backhoe and other heavy equipment used to excavate for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. Performs on call duties 24 hours per day, seven days per week as assigned. Completes daily work orders. Communicates and coordinates with supervisors on task assignments. Receives and responds to public inquiries. Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and ensures compliance with preventive maintenance requirements for heavy equipment. Ensures proper trench safety protocols at all times. Performs related work as required. Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League Citys citizens, and that City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Required Licenses or Certifications
Class B Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement Wastewater Collection III License issued by TCEQ Class C Water Operator License issued by TCEQ
Knowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, punctuation Heavy equipment operation and safety requirements Water and sewer infrastructure throughout the City and OSHA safety standards Heavy equipment preventive maintenance regulations and standards Safety standards, procedures, and proper digging techniques in equipment operation Utility related repair practices Industry practices and proper management skills Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature Safe operation of heavy equipment Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Handle emergency situations and stressful situations Understand and carry out oral and written directions Prioritize job assignments and determine manpower for task completion Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position involves very heavy physical demands, such as exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
About the company
League City is a city in the US state of Texas, in Galveston County, within the Greater Houston metropolitan area. #J-18808-Ljbffr