Equipment Operator 1 - Sewer Collections

City of Lancaster•Pa, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator 1 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and other automotive equipment and for promptly completing assignments according to established routines. Vehicles must be operated under an approved Commonwealth of Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class B or A as required. For the Bureau of Sewer Collections and Water T&D, the role safely operates and maintains a Vactor truck for system maintenance and repair, including hydro-excavation or cleaning and maintaining wastewater collection system components. The position is on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations and may require long hours, overtime, set-schedule AM or PM shifts, and availability for emergencies after hours, on weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or completion of a GED.
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class B CDL with a tanker endorsement (N), or ability to obtain the endorsement within three months of hire, for Water T&D and Wastewater Collections.
For the Construction/Pipe Crew, possession of a Pennsylvania Class B CDL and ability to obtain a Class A commercial license within three months of hire.
Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
Proficient use of hand tools.
Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets.
Ability to safely enter and exit, and work within, manholes and/or confined spaces.
Ability to climb up and down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights.
Ability to work well under pressure, maintain positive interactions, and demonstrate positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate successfully with others.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to adapt to new or changed situations and show flexibility in improving work processes and operations.
Ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors, focus on customer needs, commit to excellent service, and pursue continuous improvement.
Ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.
Valid employment authorization to work in the United States.
Availability for long hours, overtime, set-schedule shifts (AM or PM), and emergency situations after hours, weekends, and holidays.
For Bureau of Sewer Collections and Water T&D: ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform standing, bending, walking, sitting, and climbing for up to eight or more hours a day.

Nice To Haves

For the Bureau of Streets, prior CDL experience is preferred.
For the Bureau of Streets, snow removal and paving experience is preferred.
For the Bureau of Streets, experience working around motorized or moving equipment and machinery, such as a backhoe, is preferred.
For Streets Department, one year of experience operating heavy automotive equipment is required with a valid Class B CDL; preference is given to candidates with a Class A license.

Responsibilities

Follow safe practices while performing duties.
Drive dump trucks to haul construction materials and supplies for street construction, water and sewer installation, and other public works projects.
Operate a truck-mounted snowplow and drive a dump truck with a trailer.
Maneuver, connect, and disconnect trailers, leaf-pickers, vacuum trailers, and other attached or towable equipment.
Perform manual labor such as loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, felling and trimming trees, and cutting brush.
Operate a rubber tire loader for general maintenance and snow removal.
Drive tractors for grass cutting.
Use jackhammers and other power-driven equipment.
Safely operate and maintain a Vactor truck for system maintenance and repair, including hydro-excavation or cleaning and maintaining wastewater collection system components.
Work within manholes and/or confined spaces and climb ladder wells and unprotected heights as required.
Handle emergency situations after hours, on weekends, and holidays as necessary.