Vac- Equipment Operator

Performs entry level support work. Work involves completing a variety of tasks under the direction of the Vac-Truck Crew leader, including construction, maintenance and repair of city water and wastewater infrastructure, and water/wastewater line potholing. Equipment Operator I will also be responsible for the care and maintenance of vac-trucks. Employees must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.

Completes hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, trenching, and digging as needed for specific jobs.

Operates hydrovac trucks and equipment safely.

Performs pre- and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance.

Repairs water and wastewater mains; cleans and prepares pipes for repairs; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.

Engages in various hydrovac-related tasks such as tank entry, cleaning, equipment mobilization, routine truck maintenance, and active participation in safety meetings.

Assists in excavation; operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from hole, uses probe to locate pipe.

Cleans wastewater lines; uses hand and/or machine rods to unclog or clean main.

Installs fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean outs.

As an essential employee, you are subject to after-hours call outs for emergency situations which can include icy weather, flooding, police department assistance, etc., including a required on-call rotation, and special events.

Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education and Experience

High school graduate or its equivalent.

Required Certificate and Licenses

Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Texas Class A license with an air brake endorsementPreferred Qualifications:

Minimum of six months or more years of work experience in construction, maintenance and repair of city streets, sidewalks, public rights-of-way, storm water detention ponds and drainage systems or related work experience or technical training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge and ability to set up secure work zones using cones and barricades.

Skills and ability to operate a vac-truck, dump truck/water truck, bucket lift truck, VAC trailer, Jet machine, motor grader, backhoe, skid loader, roller, grader, gradall, and small hand tools, chainsaw, shovel, two-way radio, cell phone, measuring devices, excavator.

Knowledge of duties performed in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure with all its hazards, and safety precautions common to equipment operations.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instruction.

Ability to work safely.

Must be able to wear the city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.

Workers must be in compliance with safety procedures and the use of safety equipment.

Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late-nights shifts, weekends).

Ability to report safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperature and during inclement weather; exposed to dust fumes and loud noises. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The City of Leander (employer) must comply with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations when hiring and employing CDL drivers.

The City of Leander (employer) must comply with requirements for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including registration, pre-employment queries, annual limited and/or full queries, reporting of violations and refusals, handling violations, record-keeping and retention, and how to handle non-compliant drivers.

Regulated employers must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for legal compliance under 49 CFR part 382, § 382.711.

When a driver refuses to give consent for the full search, or there is a delay in obtaining their specific consent of 24 hours or more following the limited search, the employer must remove them from all safety-sensitive duties until specific consent is obtained.

Under § 382.701(d) and 49 CFR Part 382, § 382.703(c), an employer can’t allow any driver to continue in their safety-sensitive role if they have a violation reported in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse until the employee completes an evaluation with an approved Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and all education and treatment the SAP recommends, is cleared for the return-to-duty process and submits a negative RTD test.

If an applicant refuses to provide specific consent for a full query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse, they will not be employed.

If a current employee refuses to provide consent, they will immediately removed them from their safety-sensitive role.

If the current CDL driver employee refuses to register in the Clearinghouse when a limited query returns a violation, the employer will likely terminate their employment because of their inability to perform the legally mandated full query.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.

Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *

Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at or . Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).