Heavy Equipment Operator II; Water & Sewer

Heavy Equipment Operator II

This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department. Reports to varies depending on assignment. FLSA status:
Non-Exempt. Classification:
Personnel System
- Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. Pay grade: 112. Safety sensitive: CDL
- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water/sewer distribution and collection systems. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: operating/maintaining heavy equipment; transporting materials and equipment; performing labor activities; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

High school diploma or equivalent with two years construction, heavy equipment operation, maintenance labor, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months of date of hire.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within six months of date of hire. Ability to operate Caterpillar, John Deere, and Case Backhoe preferred.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Operates equipment such as a backhoe, track-hoe, front-end loader, and bulldozer used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs. Operates equipment such as a tractor, bushhog, tree cutter, chain saw, harrow, seeder, and tandem dump truck used in right-of-way cleaning and maintenance.

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials. Operates a small truck, winch truck, earth boring machine, trencher and sanitary sewer rodding machine. Operates equipment used to install water and sewer mains. Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis. Operates tools such as a pipe threader, jackhammer, and other tools used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs;

operates various gas- and electric-powered tools. Operates tamp to compact dirt. Performs general laboring activities related to water and sewer construction. Performs water taps. Assists in setting large meters and laying pipes. Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required. Responds to emergency service calls to repair water and sewer lines as required. Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents;

processes and forwards as appropriate. Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals. May perform duties of supervisor in his/her absence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information: (ADA)

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

Physical requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck, winch truck, front-end loader, tractor, bulldozer, track-hoe, backhoe, boring machine, small truck, jackhammer, bushhog, tree cutter, chain saw, harrow, seeder, trencher, sewer rodding machine, pipe threader, gas-powered saw, mechanic tools, power tools, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.

This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work. May be exposed to such elements as diseases, toxic chemicals, raw sewage, inclement weather, and…