Equipment Operator

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Operates various types of power construction equipment such as backhoe and front‑end loaders, to excavate, move, grade and replace soils and miscellaneous backfill/restoration materials, and to load/unload pipe, fittings and materials. Assist other crew members with various duties in connection with the operation, maintenance and construction of the water distribution system.

• Perform all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.
• Operate earthmoving and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Takes instructions and decides what needs to be done with the assigned equipment in order to complete the job.
• Reads and understands schematics, blueprints or sketches of work to be done.
• Understands Miss Utility marks and is familiar with the hazards associated with other below and above ground utilities including a general understanding of the Miss Utility laws and regulations and related company policies.
• Performs safety/operational inspections and routine minor preventative maintenance to equipment.
• Has a general understanding of Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act and company policies relating to same.
• Assist with wet taps using large and small tapping machines, install repair sleeves, flare copper, and install meter settings and yokes.
• Be familiar with the duties of Laborer, Truck Driver, and Utility Worker classifications.
• Assists with erecting barricades and placing safety lights around worksites to protect workers from street traffic, may flag traffic as required.
• Maneuvers pipe sections, valves and fittings into position.
• Backfills excavations using compaction equipment on dirt, crushed stone and cold mixed asphalt.
• Removes and installs water meters, reads meters after installation.
• Work overtime as required.
• Drive Company vehicles and pull trailers as required.
• Perform maintenance work on Company property and grounds.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Core skills:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Language skills:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Mathematical skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning ability:
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Experience /
  
  Education:
  
  
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Two (2) years experience operating backhoe and other construction equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Confined Space Entry Certification (post‑hire).
  • VDOT Flagging Certification (post‑hire).

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in all weather conditions and is regularly exposed to vibration.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently…