Heavy Equipment Operator
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Open Date: 10/21/26
Close Date: 11/05/26
Salary: $40.11 per hour
Job Type: Regular
Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected].
FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Hours of Work: 4/10's. Candidate must be willing to work flexible schedules, including Days, Swings, Graveyard. Shift to be determined based on operational needs.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to safely operate a wide range of light to heavy, complex construction and commercial vehicles required in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and transmission lines, service line laterals, valves and related appurtenances associated with the District's potable water system. Have the ability to perform a full range of journey-level skilled duties of a Distribution System Crew Leader/Serviceperson II. Ability to determine the materials required to complete work orders. Ability to observe, anticipate and evaluate job site conditions and hazards.
A Nevada State Water Distribution Operator I/II Certificate and a Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License are Highly Desirable. Or the ability to obtain one within six months of date of hire.
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 successful candidate may 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 maintenance and repair District facilities including the installation and repair of distribution mains, service line laterals and related appurtenances to supply in-valley and out valley residential, commercial, industrial and reclaimed water customers; ensures the safety of the public and other District staff during the operation of equipment at District facilities and job sites and on public streets, in accordance with all applicable safety and environmental protection rules, standards, policies and procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Heavy Equipment Operators operate a wide range of light to heavy, complex construction and commercial vehicles required in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and transmission lines, service line laterals, valves, devices and related appurtenances associated with the District’s potable and reclaimed water systems. Work must be performed with a high degree of skill and precision and constant attention to the safety of other District staff and the public in a variety of environments, including confined work areas, around high voltage electric and high-pressure gas lines and other utility services, and under adverse conditions such as uneven terrain, steep slopes, mud and ice. Incumbents work with limited supervision and exercise considerable independent judgment in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all equipment needed to complete tasks and responsibilities in accordance with District procedural requirements and all applicable permitting, environmental and safety mandates.
When assigned to a crew in the Distribution division, a Heavy Equipment Operator may be asked to perform the duties of a Distribution System Serviceperson II when not operating equipment. Incumbents may also fill in for a Distribution System Crew Leader in that individual’s absence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.
Transports and operates a wide variety of light to heavy construction, commercial and specialty equipment and vehicles, including: excavators, trenchers, backhoes with attachments, front-end loaders, bobcats, boom trucks, knuckle boom trucks, forklifts, dump trucks, tractor-trailers, 10-wheelers, end dumps and tankers, vacuum trucks, valve trucks, street sweepers, graders, water trucks, skid steers, Ganon boxes, fork and man lifts and other equipment in accordance with District, DOT and OSHA standards, policies and regulations; conducts daily pre-operational safety inspections and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required; while operating equipment, utilizes universal hand signals to communicate with other crew members or District staff regarding work tasks and required equipment operations; maintains vigilance in observing and ensuring the safety of crew members and the public around equipment being operated; observes stringent safety practices in working near asbestos concrete pipe; constantly observes the work environment to anticipate unsafe conditions and unstable surface/subsurface conditions for trenching and shoring.
Selects, uses and operates appropriate equipment, in accordance with operating instructions, weight limitations and capacities, to: excavate, trench, pothole, slope, bench, grade, smooth, backfill, compress and compact; install large shoring boxes; demolish and clean up; lift and place concrete traffic barriers, shoring devices, traffic plates, pipe, valves, vaults and well casings; transport Type II gravel, sand, asphalt, fittings and construction debris to and from job sites; wash down streets, wet soil and disinfect mains; and transport potable water to provide temporary water service during service interruptions; loads, secures and transports equipment ensuring proper load capacities and weight distribution, in compliance with DOT and OSHA load regulations; follows and enforces required traffic control procedures; operates equipment in a variety of job site environments, including confined/restricted work areas with blind spots, side walks, major streets, narrow streets and alleys, around high voltage electricity and high pressure gas lines and other utility services, and under adve