Equipment Operator - WW

Description

Operates heavy and other specialized equipment in the Wastewater Department.

• Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on City streets, rights-of-ways, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, and retention basins;
• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include weed cutters, blowers, mowers, and chainsaws; learns to operate dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, water truck, tractors and associated attachments, and other related equipment;
• Assists in asphalt patching and repairing streets after construction and repair of sewer lines
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety;
• May respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, road spills, debris, or other situations; assists with traffic control when necessary;
• Notifies customers of the nature, duration, and cause of wastewater service interruption, answering questions as necessary, and referring problem customers to crew leaders;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
• Set up safe work area;
• Confirms that all utilities are marked.
• Performs installation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure
• Cleans sewers
• Display courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance;
• Refrain from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public;
• Perform duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group;
• Refrain from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defame any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia;
• Display responsibility for attendance and promptness and report to the work area on time.

• Performs other related duties as required.

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Please note:

the minimum qualifications stated below are a guide for determining the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. These are re-evaluated each time the position is opened for recruitment. Please refer to the most recent Job Announcement for updated minimum qualifications.

• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions in heavy equipment operation;
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation;
• Knowledge of safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment and observance of traffic laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of street layouts and routes;
• Must possess computer application skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel.

• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include weed cutters, blowers, mowers, and chainsaws; learns to operate dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, water truck, tractors and associated attachments, and other related equipment;
• Ability to operate a variety of construction power equipment including: jackhammer, tamper, easement machine and dump truck used for installing, maintaining, and repairing wastewater lines to facilitate project completion, to remove soil from…