Equipment Operator - Water

PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION MAY UNDERFILL AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR BBenefits

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We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to perform medium-to-heavy duty equipment operations maintaining city water systems and supporting essential Public Works maintenance projects. Work requires considerable skill in manipulating medium to heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. This class differs from Equipment Operator B due to the higher degree of skill required and the greater responsibility for safe and efficient operation and care of complex heavy construction equipment.

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Four (4) years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two (2) of which must have been related to utility or street systems.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

• Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class A or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Based on assignment, may be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications.
• Flagging Certification

The Equipment Operator A position requires a CDL

A. Candidates that do not currently possess the appropriate level CDL or a CDL, in general, should not be discouraged from applying. The City of Kingman works closely with local partners to offer paid training.

Our local CDL program consists of four weeks of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training with an experienced and highly qualified instructor. The cost of training may be covered in full by scholarship through AZ@Work or by the City of Kingman. We will assist you through the process each step of the way.

Once you graduate from the Driving Academy and with the appropriate class of license and any applicable endorsements, you will begin on-the job paid training during your 6-month introductory period.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

• Duties require initiative and judgment in the care and operation of all the related equipment of the Equipment Operator B classification and the most complex heavy construction equipment, as well as have the mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements.
• The Equipment Operator A is distinguished from the Equipment Operates B by the complexity and highest level skill required to efficiently operate all of the most complex equipment such as the asphalt distributor truck and motor grader (fine grading) on a consistent and regular basis. In addition, gives direction to ground crew on projects.
• Repairs and maintains municipal water/wastewater system transmission mains, distribution lines, pumps, and all related industry items.
• Repairs and replaces water meters or registers. Makes emergency repairs and takes necessary steps to restore water service as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Completes work orders and responding to customer contacts by making repairs, investigating water related…