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North Texas Municipal Water
Light Equipment Operator
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$33,972 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Light Equipment Operator North Texas Municipal Water - 3.2 Wylie, TX Job Details Full-time $21.34 - $31.59 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Pension plan Qualifications Commercial truck driving CDL High school diploma or GED Dump truck Loader operation Construction experience Skid steer loader Full Job Description North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD! Position Summary The Light Equipment Operator position performs duties in conjunction with the NTMWD Facilities Services operations. Must be capable of operating a rubber tire backhoe, a track backhoe, loader, and dump truck. Works under the general supervision of the Pipeline Crewleader. Job Responsibilities Operates and monitors performance of the construction type equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid steers with minimal supervision in a safe manner. Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment operated with minimal supervision. Responsible for housekeeping in assigned units. May act as a Lead Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment. Observes safe work practices through proper use of safety equipment and procedures including permit required confined space entry and lock out tag out. Repairs water and sewer lines in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Must become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo). Maybe required to work nights, weekends, and holidays when called upon. Participates in a rotational "On Call" shift status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hours, and works overtime as needed. Attends all safety training as required and directed. Remains current on all safety operations for light equipment when on job sites and in the plant or other locations owned by NTMWD. Performs other duties as assigned.