Heavy Equipment Operator- Distribution

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Heavy Equipment Operator- Distribution

Open Date: 04/14/26

Close Date: 04/28/26

Salary: $38.79 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 recruitment@lvvwd.com.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Monday, April 27th, 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. 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 in maintaining District facilities including its water distribution system; 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 load weights, traffic control, chlorinated water discharge, cross-connection prevention and dust control; rigging procedures and safety requirements; methods and techniques in the construction, repair and maintenance of a variety of District facilities and its 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; shop mathematics; operations of a computer and related specialized and business software; basic principles and practices of employee training. If assigned to the Distribution division, trenching and shoring methods and techniques applicable to a variety of soil conditions; basic operations and design of the District’s distribution system. 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 and maintain District facilities and install distribution system mains, service lines, valves and other devices and facilities; use PCs and laptop computers and specialized and business software to access, read and interpret plans, GIS maps and facility record drawings required to complete and report work performed; 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 other District employees, contractors, vendors, property owners and the public; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work. Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledges, 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. The following certifications may be required, depending on assignment:

• 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.
• 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 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.