Heavy Equipment Operator I - Water

Salary : $19.33 - $27.06 Hourly

Location : Frisco, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202302032

Department : Public Works

Division : PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION

Opening Date : 12 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Summary

Summary : Under the general supervision of the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor with direction from the Crew Leader, the Heavy Equipment Operator I operates a variety of heavy and light construction equipment in the general installation, maintenance and repair of City water system mains and water pipes. Participates in general maintenance and labor activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

Essential Job Functions :

• Hauls and operates heavy and light equipment to and from assigned worksites.
• Operates heavy and light equipment for the installation of water lines, water system mains, valve & hydrant installation and repairs, the repair of water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances.
• Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones and road signs, and wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
• Performs maintenance on City water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances; inspects and tests lines in the distribution system; threads and fits pipes.
• Inspects work in progress and at completion for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, plans and specifications and standards of quality and safety.
• Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.
• Assists Crew Leaders other crew members to complete work orders in a safe and timely manner.
• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction, and repair projects.

Other Important Duties :

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Skill in effective oral and written communications.

Education, Experience, and Certifications :

Environmental Factors & Conditions / Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements :

Physical Demands

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.

Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.

Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.

Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

Standing - for sustained periods of time.

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word

Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.

Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.

Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally,

and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Equipment and Tools Utilized :

Equipment utilized includes heavy and light construction equipment including back hoes, graders and dump trucks, trailers and department vehicles, hand and power tools, blue prints, as-builts, and blue stakes of marked utility lines.

City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at

Are you currently a City of Frisco employee who has completed their six month probationary period?

Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?

How many years of hands on construction experience do you have?

Do you have a valid State of Texas Driver's License, if not can you obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment?

Do you currently have a Class A Commercial Driver's License?

Do you have any water or sewer TCEQ licenses? If, so please list.

Have you ever installed or repaired municipal water or sewer utilities?

How many years of operating equipment experience do you possess?

Select the equipment you have the most experience operating :

Do you have experience with any of the software below? (Please select all that apply)

Required Question

Salary : $19 - $27