Operator - Sewer Collection

Position: OPERATOR I - SEWER COLLECTION
Salary: $17.40 Hourly
Location : Ardmore, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00577
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: SEWER COLLECTION
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Performs semi-skilled maintenance work in the Sewer Collection Division of the City in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines, due to leaks, clearing obstructions, other construction, repair items, etc. Position requires after normal business hours, on-call and work on appointed weekends
Duties

• Assist with repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair sewer lines; repair and replace sewer lines due to leaks; unclog sewer lines; lay new sewer lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; operate all equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to explain and take directions via phone from Supervisor and Warehouse Storekeeper, when necessary for needed repairs
• Help maintain a parts inventory
• Must be able to work without supervision; must be able to work "on-call".
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED,

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License. Must have or be able to obtain CDL within 12 months.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 12 months ODEQ Class "D" Distribution and Collection Operator License or higher

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of State and DEQ regulations governing the operation of a wastewater collection systems.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, and the general public, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be organized, efficient, creative and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have basic math skills.

Supplemental Info

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical Activities
NoneUnder 1/3To
2/3Over
2/3
Physical Activities
NoneUnder 1/3To
2/3Over
2/3Stand XLift up to 50 pounds X Walk XWork Indoors and Outdoors XSit X Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Normal hearing level with or without aid
Moderate to Loud Noise Level
Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment daily

Use hands to finger,
Handle, or feel
XClimb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
XTalk or hear XTaste or Smell X
Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Performance Measurements:

• The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position:
This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.

Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
LTD
Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD
Flexible Spending Account
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation