Job Title

Heavy Equipment Operator

Classification

Non-Exempt

Department

Public Works Division: Water Distribution

Supervisor

Water & Wastewater Supervisor

Effective Date

02/28/2022

Job Description

The individual is responsible for cleaning all main sewer lines of the City of Mission. He may inspect manholes to locate stoppage, remove roots, debris, and other refuse from clogged sewer lines and drains using portable sewer cleaning machine (electric or gasoline engine driven). Fit front end of auger, using wrench, and lower guide into position in the sewer. Individual will be responsible for periodic maintenance on equipment and operate vacuum vactor truck on a regular basis. Cleans and replaces manhole covers. Notifies supervisor of damaged sections of sewer pipe. Services, adjusts, and makes; minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments. Reports to supervisor on areas worked and status of job or project as directed. This position is on a mandatory rotating on call list. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head as needed.





Qualifications

Education / Employment Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must have oral and written communication skills in English to at least the 9th grade level (to include correct spelling).
- One (1) year experience in construction, preferred, or the ability to learn the job through on-the-job training.
- Knowledge of proper sequence of activities required to perform the job.

Employment Requirements
- Applicant will be subject of a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
- Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screening administered by the City of Mission doctor.
- Applicant must have a current valid class “B” CDL driver’s license from the Department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Buenos Aires)
🏢 City of Mission Texas
📍 Buenos Aires