Heavy Equipment Operator
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Salary$40/hr
LocationValley View Campus
Also inValley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size7+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live5d ago
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Ability to safely operate a wide range of light to heavy, complex construction and commercial vehicles
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 Health Division Water Distribution Operator II Certificate or ability to obtain one within six months of date of employment
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
FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 certifications
OSHA 10 and 30
Asbestos Competent Person 40-hour training with annual 10-hour refresher training
Clark County Air Quality/Dust Control Card
A Nevada State Water Distribution Operator I/II Certificate
A Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License
Ability to obtain a Nevada State Water Distribution Operator I/II Certificate or a Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of date of hire
Must be willing to work flexible schedules, including Days, Swings, Graveyard
Successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and job-related physical evaluation
Please note, you need to submit your application before 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the close date listed.
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Heavy Equipment OperatorOpen Date: 10/21/26Close Date: 11/05/26Salary: $40.11 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected] 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.
About the role
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.
Nice to have
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
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Level I and II Backhoe Operation, Level II Front-end Loader Operation, Forklift Operation and Bobcat Operation.
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Completion of a 40-hour course in knuckle boom and cable crane operation.
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Completion of District training and certification courses in crane rigging and hoisting, traffic control and flagging and vacuum truck and motor sweeper operations.
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FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 certifications.
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OSHA 10 and 30.
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Asbestos Competent Person 40-hour training with annual 10-hour refresher training.
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Clark County Air Quality/Dust Control Card.
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A Nevada State Health Division Water Distribution Operator II Certificate or the ability to obtain one 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 up to 100 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.