BACKHOE OPERATOR (3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

3 full-time positions available (40 hrs per week). Reports to Corporate Office in Edinburg, TX.

About the role

Operate a backhoe and other heavy equipment on water, wastewater, and new-construction projects. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machinery. Assess and mark digging areas, construct and repair structural woodwork, and assist in training other employees.

Responsibilities

• Safely and skillfully operate a backhoe and other heavy equipment
• Maintain heavy machinery by performing preventive maintenance and simple repairs (replacing parts, lubricating equipment, etc.)
• Assess digging areas to ensure proper marking before work begins
• Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment on water and wastewater projects
• Assist in building, repairs, and training other employees as directed by management
• Conduct probes in water, dirt, and mud to locate water lines for meter installation and repair
• Clean assigned vehicles and equipment; maintain and repair job-site equipment
• Replace damaged pipes and other items as instructed by management
• Participate in job-specific and corporate training programs
• Comply with federal, state, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Up to three months of related experience
• Current Texas Driver License and Class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter
• Must complete and remain current with the following training: Utility Safety, Unit I Basic Water, Unit 5 Distribution, and Waste Water I
• Good communication skills to present information to employees and management
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for monetary and weight calculations
• Good judgment and discretion in daily duties
• Flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with 24/7 on-call availability
• Ability to work submerged in water and mud for pipe repair/installation and meter installation
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds
• Vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work in loud noise environments

Preferences

• One year of prior work experience
• Waste Water License and Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (may be attained within twelve months of employment)