Heavy Equipment Operator - Water & Wastewater

This position is based on a 36-hour workweek with the following schedule:

Monday
- Thursday, 6:00am - 3:00pm.

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and/or Designee, performs assigned duties necessary to support the Water & Wastewater Division to ensure the proper installation, maintenance, repair and/or modification of water and wastewater pipelines, mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and manholes. Performs as the lead heavy equipment operator.

Performs assigned duties necessary to support the Water/Wastewater Division by ensuring the proper construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater pipelines, mains, valves, hydrants and manholes. Duties include, but are not limited to: operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and specialized equipment used for excavation and hydro-excavation activities; daily pre-use inspection of equipment; preparation and loading of necessary materials for equipment operation;

safe, efficient operation of equipment; and daily post-use maintenance and inspection of equipment. Responsible for ensuring work site safety and traffic control in compliance with rules/regulations/SOP's. 80%

Performs duties necessary to support the Water and Wastewater division by assisting crews with manual labor, responding to after hour calls and during emergency situations, and performing minor repairs and maintenance on various equipment and vehicles.

May be required to assist other City departments. Performs all duties assigned to the crew he/she leads to include, but limited to: manual labor, heavy equipment operations, etc. 15%

Performs additional duties as assigned. 5%

Total: 100%

(The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

Bending/Stooping/Twisting - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, digging/shoveling, trenching, concrete/asphalt work, manual/physical labor, etc.

Climbing/Balancing
- Ladders, stairs, heavy equipment, vehicles, uneven terrain, etc.

Fine Dexterity - phone, tools, equipment, tools, controls, etc.

Foot Controls - driving, operation of equipment, manual labor, uneven terrain, etc.

Hearing - phone, two-way radio, traffic, communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, etc.

Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, equipment maintenance/repair, manual labor, etc.

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling/Reaching/Handling
- Up to 100lbs - work aids, equipment, tools, materials, set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, etc.

Standing
- Concrete/asphalt work, trash/debris removal, setting up/tearing down work area, etc.

Talking - Communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, two-way radios, phone, etc.

Vision - driving, equipment, hand tools, power tools, etc.

Walking - to and from shop, to and from buildings, at worksite, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, uneven terrain, etc.

(The following list is intended to provide examples of possible machines, equipment, tools and/or work aids that might be needed to perform position functions/duties and should not to be construed as a comprehensive or complete catalog. This list does not include and does not supersede any requirements with respect to safety or protective equipment, uniforms, apparel, gear or apparatuses required for the performance of any duties described herein.)

Heavy equipment, vehicle, hand-held and power tools and equipment, hard hat, safety and/or protective clothing (e.g., hardhat, goggles, gloves, ear, etc.), steel-toed or composite-toed safety boots/shoes, mobile communication devices, etc.

Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, water, sewage, vibrations, loud noise, inclement weather, dust, allergens, and mold.

Required knowledge and experience is normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School diploma or GED, and minimum of two (2) years of work related experience in…