What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator, Wastewater position at City of Southlake, TX?
Salary : $25.16 Hourly
Location : Southlake, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-00647
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 10 : 00 PM Central
The Southlake Way
The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. .
What You Will Be Doing
The Wastewater Division manages the daily operations of Southlake's sewer system. The Division supports the collection system to over 7,500 sanitary sewer customers and repairs and performs preventative maintenance on over 200 miles of wastewater pipeline, as well as 13 collection system lift stations.
Specifically, the Heavy Equipment Operator, Wastewater operates a variety of heavy equipment in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and development of the streets and drainage systems, water distribution, sewer collection systems, or parkland and recreation facilities. This is accomplished by operating tractor backhoes, crane hoists, motor graders, Gradall excavators, crack sealers, tractors for mowing, gas and electrical metal welders, hydraulic sewer main cleaners, and / or other equipment and machinery. Other duties include assisting other departments and divisions as necessary.
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The Benefits of Working in Southlake
- Overtime & on-call pay!
- Opportunities for growth and advancement!
- All uniforms and equipment provided
- Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement program () with City matching 2 : 1
- 2 weeks Paid Vacation (first year) 3 weeks Paid Vacation (year two )
- Sick Time and 10 paid holidays
- City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Membership Discount (resident rate)
- Ongoing training
- City-provided certifications
- Employee Assistance Program
- Get paid early with UKG Wallet!
What You Bring To Us
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular, full-time employees which includes : Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability Insurance; 10 days paid vacation; 10 days paid sick leave; 10 paid holidays, and one personal day.
For a detailed overview of Southlake benefits, please visit the
Do you currently possess a Class A or B Commercial Texas Driver's License or higher?
Do you possess a current / valid TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License AND / OR a Class II Wastewater Collection license or higher?
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