City of Lancaster

  • Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste / Water

  • CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
  • Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States View Map
Summary

This heavy labor position is responsible for performing the following waste water duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the water distribution and water collection systems.
  • Responsible for the repair of water/waste water problems as they arise ? Supervises the crew of 1-3 staff members in the absence of the crew leader.
  • Operates equipment on water main breaks/water lines and oversees the repair of manhole rings and lids.
  • Oversees smoke testing and water line testing followed with applicable repairs.
  • Lays new water/sewer mains.
  • Distributes public correspondence notices and smoke test notices door to door to City of Lancaster citizens.
  • Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
  • Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.
  • Cleans and maintains the appearance of work equipment and work areas.
  • Responsible for inventory of tools and equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class B (CDL) Drivers License with clean driving record
Class D Water Certification
Class D Waste Water Certification
Confined Space Entrant Certification
Driving is a requirement of this position

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
City of Lancaster

City of Lancaster

972-218-1300

Historical Overview

The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

Location

Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!

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