Equipment Operator
WATER SEWER DEPARTMENT
City of Mountain Home - Job Announcement
The City of Mountain Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we will make any reasonable accommodation necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities
1) A criminal background check is required for all City of Mountain Home positions.
2) The City of Mountain Home does not accept unsolicited resumes.
3) A separate application must be submitted to apply for another open position in the City.
4) Only complete applications with work history will be accepted.
5) A resume may accompany the City application but will not be substituted for any part of the application.
6) Accompanying resumes must refer to the specific job posting to be considered.
7) Applications must include complete work history and references.
8) Applications will not be accepted by fax.
9) Interviews will be arranged by the HR Department
POSITION DETAILS:
Date Posted: 6/4/26 Department: Water Sewer Title: Equipment Operator
Posting Expires: 10 DAYS/UNTIL FILLED Location: Water Department Grade & Status: Grade 10 FT
Contact Phone: 870-425-7042 FLSA: Non-Exempt Salary Starting Rate: $17.79
DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Must be available for on-call emergencies
WHERE TO APPLY (in person or via us mail): City of Mountain Home HR
720 S Hickory Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
JOB NOTICE -
APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. APPLICANTS MUST MEET OR EXCEED ALL REQUIREMENTS.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION: The Equipment Operator cares for and operates light and heavy equipment to install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater infrastructure. Work includes excavation and trenching around existing utilities, pipe installation/repairs, service and appurtenance work, restoration of disturbed areas, and on-call emergency response. The role performs daily inspections and basic service, follows work-zone and confined-space safety practices, and performs Laborer duties as needed to support crew operations (e.g., hand excavation/potholing, material handling, traffic control, site cleanup).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation
Operate heavy/light equipment: wastewater cleaning truck/module and easement machine; backhoe/track hoe/excavator; front-end loader; trenchers; compaction equipment; dump trucks, etc.
Load, haul, and stage pipe, fittings, aggregates, spoils; use attachments safely, and snow/ice removal as assigned.
Utility Construction & Maintenance
Excavate, shore, and backfill utility trenches; pothole/locate to protect existing facilities (811 safe-dig).
Install and repair water/wastewater mains and services, valves, hydrants, manholes, and related appurtenances.
Perform basic grading/leveling; place base and restore pavement, sidewalks, landscaping, and yards after work.
Assist with concrete/asphalt placement and small surface repairs tied to utility work.
Equipment Inspection & Safety
Perform pre/post-trip inspections (fluids, belts, hoses, hydraulics, tires, pins/pivots); grease, clean, and fuel; report defects.
Set up MUTCD-compliant traffic control; follow trenching/shoring and confined-space entry/atmospheric monitoring procedures; use required PPE.
Communication
Interact professionally with customers, supervisors, coworkers, and emergency personnel; relay site conditions and progress.
Emergency Response
Respond to after-hours callouts for main/service breaks, sewer backups, SSOs, and weather-related events; stabilize scenes and restore service.
Other Duties
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including Laborer tasks during peak workloads or emergencies.
Prequalifying Items:
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Years of Experience:
Three (3) years of experience or apprenticeship in a similar position involving the operation of earthmoving equipment and utility work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of underground utility installation/repair, service connections, valves/hydrants/manholes, and restoration practices.
Knowledge of departmental procedures, work-zone traffic control, trench safety, and confined-space practices.
Skill in equipment inspection, basic maintenance, and minor repairs.
Ability to read plans/sketches, locate marks, and follow oral/written instructions; operate equipment precisely around existing utilities.
Strong communication; willingness and availability for on-call, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Licensing/Certifications:
Must possess or obtain Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire date (see CDL Agreement).
Minimum Qualifications:
Must pass background check.
Valid resident Driver's License.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and/or requirements.
THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOME IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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