Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $42.25 - $51.36 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Excavator Construction safety management Routine inspections Mid-level Construction machinery maintenance Boom truck Construction team management Dump truck Loader operation Environmental regulatory compliance Backhoe operation Skid steer loader

GIS Full Job Description Pay:

$42.25 - $51.36 Hourly ($87,884 - $106,825 Annually)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Construction Supervisor, acts as a lead worker in a crew engaged in construction and maintenance of District structures, mains and appurtenances. Applies all standard safety practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs hard physical labor and works as a member of a crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of water mains, service laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances within the District's potable water system. 2. Acts as a lead worker overseeing the work of assigned personnel at construction sites in the absence of the Construction Supervisor. Instructs and leads others in construction methods and in equipment and vehicle operation. 3. Operates and maintains all types of heavy and light equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump and boom trucks, wheel loaders, skid steers, asphalt grinders and rollers, jackhammers and soil compactors. 4. Transports equipment between District yard and various work sites as needed. 5. Assists in the layout of jobs at construction sites. 6. Reads and interprets all grade stakes and improvement plans. 7. Coordinates Basic Inspection of Terminals and/or valve maintenance with Geographic Information Systems. 8. Assists with water distribution related tasks such as emergency and scheduled shutdowns, the notification of customers and other affected parties or agencies and ensuring the District complies with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Investigates, troubleshoots and reports leaks in the water distribution system. 9. Standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Emergency crew personnel are required to be able to report to the District's headquarters facility within 45 minutes. Employees on standby may not consume alcoholic beverages. 10. Ensures safe work conditions by following District safety guidelines and safety-related directives, including but not limited to, using personal protective equipment as directed, operating District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, and following District safety policies outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual. 11. Maintains daily activities log and prepares other reports as required. 12. Performs related work as assigned.