Salary: $21.98 - $29.28 Hourly
Location : ROCKWALL, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Job Number: WW EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 6/2
Department: WASTE WATER
Opening Date: 06/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Under general supervision of the Wastewater Crew Leader, performs semi-skilled work requiring basic operation of equipment for the City. Position generally functions as part of a crew engaged in installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal water and wastewater lines. Employees in this class possess dexterity and manipulative ability, utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment in the performance of tasks, and usually work in adverse environmental conditions. Position ensures the proper functioning and care of assigned equipment.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Must to able to communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, and citizens.
• Operates equipment with basic level of skill, i.e., various trucks, backhoes, jackhammers, concrete/asphalt cutters, water/wastewater equipment.
• Performs excavation duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of municipal water/wastewater.
• Inspects assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use.
• Ability to enter data in departments work order software system and utilize mobile data technology.
• Performs regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment.
• Utilizes various manual, gas, and hand-held electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks, i.e., saws, hammers, shovels, air tools.
• Sets up traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
• Installs and/or repairs water and irrigation lines, and repairs/replaces fire hydrants and valves.
• Functions on call for emergency stand-by duties and repairs.
• Ability to cooperate and take direct instructions from Crew Leader.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training; supplemented by (1) one to two (2) years work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate the aforementioned equipment and machinery; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a State of Texas Class A CDL driver license with a tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain, with 12 months of employment, a State of Texas TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License and obtain a Class C Water Distribution License within 24 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal water systems and related utility structures.
• Considerable knowledge of the various types of manual, gas, or diesel-powered equipment employed in maintenance repair of municipal water systems and related utility structures.
• Considerable knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing assigned tasks.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices associated with performing duties in traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manipulative tasks requiring eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees, and the public.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending and light lifting.
• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Tasks involve the frequent use of coordination and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools and shop equipment; or the skilled and complex operation of equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
• Tasks require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.
• Tasks require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, toxic chemicals, dust or pollen.
• Tasks may require exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, parasites).

Sensory Requirements:

• Tasks require sound, depth and visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require oral communication ability.

HIPAA Compliance Statement:
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Merit Increases/Pay for Performance
Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.

Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.

* merit increases are based upon performance and budget

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.

Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.

Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year

Vacation
Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly
0 - 1 Year 6.67
1 - 4 Years 10.00
5 - 9 Years 11.67
10 + Years 13.34

Sick Leave
Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.

Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2:1 match.
A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.

The City also participates in Social Security.

Deferred Compensation
The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.

Longevity
After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5/month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December.

Supplemental Benefits
The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.

Wellness Program
The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.

Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Bilingual Certification Pay
Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay

Education Pay
Some positions are eligible for Education Pay up to $900 annually

• Associates - $800/yr
• Bachelors - $1,400/yr
• Masters - $2,000/yr

*Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.

Certification Pay

• 1st Certification - $300/yr
• 2nd Certification - $600/yr
• 3rd Certification - $900/yr

*Certification Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.
01

Do you have a High School diploma, GED, or vocational training?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have one (1) to two (2) years work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate the equipment and machinery mentioned in the job description?

• Yes
• No

03

Must possess a State of Texas Class A CDL driver license with a tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment. Are you able to obtain your CDL license with a tanker endorsement within 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Must possess or obtain a State of Texas TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License within 12 months of employment.Are you able to obtain within 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Must possess or obtain a Class C Water Distribution License within 24 months of employment.Are you able to obtain within 24 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

List other licenses or certifications you have.
07

Which describes your proficiency for operating a backhoe?

• No proficiency
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08

List other equipment you have used on a job site related to this position.
09

Do you have experience with excavation tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater lines?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with installs and/or repairs to water and irrigation lines?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you available to be on call for emergency stand-by duties and repairs?

• Yes
• No

Required Question