Water Systems- Heavy Equipment Operator

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Operates a variety of heavy equipment as utilized in construction, maintenance, and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of roads, rights-of-way, bridges, and storm drainage systems; performs related work as assigned. Works under the close supervision of the assigned supervisor.

• May operate bobcat, skid steer, backhoe, VAC truck, Excavation truck. UTV/Gator, crew truck, tractor mowers, or other light vehicle in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• May operate heavy machinery as department needs require.
• Works with and assists as part of a crew in digging ditches, repairing bridges, laying pipe, spreading asphalt and/or any other related work as necessary.
• May be responsible for making water taps, leak detection, repairing leaks.
• Occasionally operates heavy equipment that does require a CDL.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Other duties as assigned, examples- making water taps, repairing leaks, leak detecting.
• May be required to work a stagger shift, depending on weather conditions if department needs require.
• May perform some or all of the duties of Utility Light Equipment Operator or Utility Workers, as required or assigned.
• Will be required to work “on-call” duty as assigned by Utilities Director or other authorized Supervisor.

• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to vehicular equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in road and bridge maintenance work.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions, excavation sites.
• General understanding and able to use Rock maps.
• Valve main on and off.
• Basic knowledge of iPad and computer skills.

Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or as assigned.

Motorized vehicles and equipment that does require a CDL, dump trucks, rotter trucks, etc.

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Some experience required involving the use of light to medium sized equipment, some of which must have been related to construction, repair and/or maintenance is preferred.

Valid Tennessee Driver's License and clear driving record is required. A Class B CDL is required.

Must be minimum of 21 years of age.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk;

sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull or carry up to 75 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral…