Equipment Operator Semi-Skilled Water Distribution

Utilities Department Equipment Operator

Under general supervision visually inspects equipment to ensure proper operating conditions, performs minor lubrications services; reports major malfunctions or repairs needed to supervisor; operates equipment to include tractor with rotating cutter and various hand help equipment; positions necessary safety equipment around worksite to avoid possible hazards; locates and identifies utility lines before digging or installing water mains; inspects worksite to ensure specifications are met and equipment has been properly installed and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Visually inspects back hoe and equipment to ensure no problems are existing.
• Check fluid levels to include oil, water and hydraulic fluids; adds additional fluid as needed.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment to include replacing blown lights, bulbs, and fuses.
• Reports major equipment malfunctions or repairs or needed to supervisor for repair by shop mechanic. Visually inspects tires to ensure no wear or damaged is visible; using air pressure gauge tests to ensue tires are properly inflated.
• Inspects exterior of vehicle and equipment lights and replaces broken or damaged parts as necessary.
• Using a grease gun performs lubrication services on equipment.
• Inspects fittings or joints on equipment to ensure they are serviceable.
• Using a pressure washer, brush and cleaning solution cleans exterior of vehicles and equipment to remove mud, dirt and debris.
• Positions necessary safety equipment around work area to avoid safety hazards to include safety cones, signs and flares; may position flag person to direct traffic.
• Ensures that signaling and beacon lights are operating when work is in progress.
• Uses two-way radio to communicate with superintendent, dispatchers, and other work crews.
• Operates tractor with rotating cutter to cut sewage right-of-ways and lift station grounds.
• Loads sand, gravel, and heavier debris into trucks for transport.
• Operates hand held packer to re-pack dirt upon completion of repairs. Confers with line locators on locations and possible hazards of utility lines and takes safety precautions not to damage existing water mains or other utilities when working near live lines to include electrical and gas lines fiber optic (telephone) lines.
• Use chain saw to cut trees and low hanging limbs in right of ways; may cut larger debris before loading for dumping at the landfill.
• Uses jackhammer to break pavement or concrete to access sewer lines in need of repair.
• Receives daily work assignments from supervisor; confers with utility personnel to ensure that lines have been located and identified before beginning work; determines type of repair installation needed.
• Installs water main pumps and service lines for residential and commercial properties.
• Assists in installing water pumps at pump stations.
• Uses various hand tools to include hammers, wrenches and hand saw to perform pipe fitting, installations and repairs to include gas powered pipe saw to cut pipe used in water line repairs.
• Assists in performing various pipe fitting tasks, may raise and rebuild man holes.
• Forms, mixes concrete to replace areas of driveways or sidewalks, damaged or removed to make repairs or installations.
• Attends departmental and safety meetings and training on the use of operation of new equipment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned or upon request.

Education & Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training Have high school education or GED equivalent or demonstrated level of proficiency.

Experience Operating…