Heavy Equipment Operator - Distribution

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Heavy Equipment Operator - DistributionOpen Date: 05/19/25Close Date: 06/02/25Salary: $36.02 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Tropical Satellite Office, 8027 Tropical Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.FILING DEADLINE: The first 150 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Monday, June 2nd, 2025. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work: Shifts may vary depending on business needs. 4/10's: Days, Swing, or Graveyard. Mon-Thurs. Tues-Fri. or Fri-Mon.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of water distribution infrastructure, including service line laterals, valves, and associated appurtenances. Be a safety-conscious and skilled professional with proven experience operating a variety of light to heavy construction and commercial vehicles used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems. This individual will demonstrate journey-level proficiency in performing the full range of duties typical of a Distribution System Crew Leader or Serviceperson II, including the ability to interpret work orders, identify necessary materials, and ensure proper completion of assigned tasks. A valid Class A Nevada CDL is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess strong situational awareness and the ability to evaluate and respond to changing job site conditions and potential hazards. A collaborative team player with a commitment to public service, this individual will be dependable, detail-oriented, and adaptable to working in varied field environments under all weather conditions.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, transports and operates a variety of light to heavy construction and commercial equipment and vehicles used in the installation, repair and maintenance of the District's distribution mains, service line laterals and related appurtenances to supply residential, commercial, industrial and reclaimed water; ensures safety of crew members and the public at job sites during the operation of equipment, in accordance with all applicable safety and environmental protection rules, standards, policies and procedures; assists and may serve as a crew leader; and performs related duties as assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Use characteristics, capacities and advanced operational practices for light to heavy construction and commercial equipment and vehicles similar to those used by the District; trenching and shoring methods and techniques applicable to a variety of soil conditions; safety standards, policies and procedures applicable to various types of equipment operated; District policies and procedures and federal, state and local law and regulations applicable to traffic control, chlorinated water discharge, cross-connection prevention and job site dust control; rigging procedures and safety requirements; methods and techniques in the construction, repair and maintenance of distribution and transmission mains, service lines, valves and other devices and appurtenances; uses and operations of power and hand tools and equipment common to water utility industry construction and maintenance; basic operations and design of the District’s distribution system; shop mathematics; basic principles and practices of employee training.

Ability to:

Observe, anticipate and evaluate job site conditions and hazards, determine operational methods and procedures and recommend or adopt effective courses of action; properly position equipment and manipulate controls to ensure smooth, efficient, safe operation of a variety of construction equipment relevant to work requirements and job site conditions; inspect and maintain equipment and vehicles; inspect rigging for conformance with OSHA and general industry standards; load and secure cargo to ensure proper weight distribution and safe transport; understand, interpret, explain and apply detailed work procedures and standards applicable to the use of equipment and vehicles to repair, maintain and install distribution system mains, service lines, values and other devices and facilities; read and interpret plans, maps and facility record drawings; prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials; use independent judgment and exercise initiative within established guidelines; estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments; communicate clearly and courteously with property owners and the public; use a computer, standard business software and Intranet tools; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through three years of advanced journey-level experience in operations of light to heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles similar to those used by the District. Experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of a water distribution system is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada commercial driver's license, Class A with endorsements in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Required certifications: Level I and II Backhoe Operation, Level II Front-end Loader Operation, Forklift Operation and Bobcat Operation.

Completion of a 40-hour course in knuckle boom and cable crane operation.

Completion of District training and certification courses in crane rigging and hoisting, traffic control and flagging and vacuum truck and motor sweeper operations.

A Nevada State Health Division Water Distribution Operator I Certificate or the ability to obtain within six months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and talk or hear in-person conversations or operating equipment sounds or signal warnings. The employee is regularly required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must recognize and respond to hand signals used in the operation of equipment at job sites.

Employees in this class are frequently required to wear respirators and other personal protective equipment. In accordance with OSHA regulations, employees are prohibited from having facial or head hair that impairs the effectiveness of respirator equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the class as they relate to this requirement.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform constant and detailed observations and interpretations of conditions and situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; highly detailed work under intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public. The employee is occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.