Utilities Equipment Operator

Job Title

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps Boise running - while enjoying a 4/10 work schedule. In this hands-on role, you'll operate heavy equipment and power-driven construction and maintenance vehicles to support the construction, repair, and maintenance of the City's utility systems and public infrastructure. You'll perform a variety of skilled and manual labor tasks as part of an experienced team under direct supervision, with opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of underground utility construction experience with one year of experience operating heavy equipment used in excavation, grading and earth moving, such as loaders, track-hoes, dump trucks or related heavy equipment, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Valid Class B commercial driver's license.
• Ability to obtain the following within six months of employment:
  Class A commercial driver's license; and Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator (OIT) Class I license.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be able to pass:
  City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace:
  In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Operates heavy power-driven equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, loaders, dump trucks and related machinery in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection, geothermal and pressurized irrigation systems, flood control ponds, stormwater and drainage conveyance systems and other city infrastructure. Inspects equipment to ensure it is safe to operate. Performs minor adjustments and emergency repairs as required. Loads, moves and hauls dirt, gravel, asphalt and soil.

Performs maintenance on wastewater, geothermal, grounds, asphalt, concrete surfaces, drainage lines and facilities. Performs heavy, skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor, construction and maintenance when heavy equipment is not utilized. Excavates to construct, locate, diagnose and repair problems in city utilities and infrastructure. Installs and replaces pipes, fittings, taps, valves and related items. Ensures compliance with all requirements governed by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits when working at wastewater treatment plants, on geothermal systems and stormwater drains.

Works closely with operations, management and coworkers to plan and schedule projects and relevant requirements. Maintains records and data of work performed locations, notes and related information. Uses blueprints, construction drawings, transit and grade rods to locate areas that need maintenance or repairs. Uses utility computer software. Provides answers or guidance to questions and concerns from the public while working in the field.

Provides training to employees. Acts as a first responder when on call for emergencies involving sewer, geothermal, irrigation and water systems, lift stations and other city utilities. Troubleshoots causes of problems and identifies repairs needed. Provides input to management when planning and implementing projects. Serves as a crew lead backup. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Knowledge of: standard practices, methods and materials used in underground utility maintenance; safe operation and basic maintenance of construction machinery and heavy equipment; excavation, grading and earth-moving practices; auxiliary mechanical apparatus commonly carried on heavy power-driven equipment; traffic laws and ordinances involved in heavy equipment operation; and computer usage including related software. Ability to: safely operate a…