DWM Wastewater Collection Operator III; D; OLIO - Operations

Salary range: $44,369 - $59,232

Posting expires:
June 23, 2026

Operates rubber tire backhoe/loader, track backhoe, excavator, tandem, and/or dump trucks, front‑end loader, track loader, bull dozier, excavator, low‑boy tractor trailer, construction equipment and all other medium to heavy equipment as assigned. Transports to and from the motor transport facilities to support wastewater collection system operation and maintenance. Load, haul and unload equipment materials and supplies to and from worksites to complete jobs.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Organizes truck for specific tasks so that work can be performed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and inspection on equipment to ensure proper operation use; such equipment may include dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes, mini excavators and excavators.
• Operates multiple vehicles during the course of completing daily assignments. The vehicle may be a dump truck; front end loader; backhoe; mini excavator and excavator.
• Transports equipment and material to and from specific job sites and loads and unloads materials so that specific projects can be completed.
• Communicates with Watershed Crew Supervisor and co‑workers to receive instructions, directions and exchange information. May use two‑way radio as a form of communication.
• Communicates with a two‑way radio to keep in contact with supervisor and to receive instructions.
• Communicates with the general public to give directions and answer questions.
• Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and documented.
• May assist crew with other supporting functions on‑site (i.e. placing traffic control devices; general site clean‑up).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Knowledge of general site safety as it pertains to water operations and maintenance.
• Skill in operating light to heavy duty trucks along with trailers loaded with construction excavation equipment to and from construction work sites.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to utilize mechanics tools to perform preventative maintenance; uses air compressor, battery charger, and shovels.
• Ability to operate heavy construction excavation equipment, loaders, forklifts, backhoes that may be necessary for the handling and setting of trench shoring equipment.
• Ability to operate rubber tire loader to clean vacant lots and clean roadside dumping stations, as well as load trucks and push dirt.
• Ability to utilize tools such as shovels to mix coal, chains to load plates, sledgehammer to drive spikes, and coal mix to secure plates.
• Skill in digging operations in city and urbanized areas around existing utilities.
• Ability to transport materials using low‑bed trailers to and from work site so that jobs may be completed.
• Ability to contribute to the resolution of project related problems.
• Ability to trouble shoot as it pertains to heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with customers to successfully address concerns.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Ability to document work status with photos and data input.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent and
• four (4) years of experience in the operation of light to medium‑sized trucks or related equipment; or any combination of education, training and experience which proved the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Proficiently operate three (3) of the following pieces of equipment: backhoe, crane…