Equipment Operator II

City of St. Joseph, MO • Saint Joseph, MO

225d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Operates equipment used in the maintenance and construction of the City's sanitary & combined sewer system. Makes repairs to gravity sewer mains, gravity sewer manholes, catch basins; installs/replaces ADA ramps in conjunction with catch basin repair, cleans gravity sewer system using vac trucks and jet rod trucks, inspects sewers and manholes using a CCTV system, and tests sewers for leaks using smoke and/or dye testing tools. Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Limited supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Skills in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used in the construction and maintenance of sewer facilities.
• Knowledge of carpentry and concrete work required.
• Knowledge of general sewer maintenance and repair procedures required.
• Knowledge of proper shoring techniques required.
• Ability to give and follow instructions.
• Must obtain valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of proper barricading & traffic control procedures required.
• Required to pass NIMS 100 & 700 testing within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of how to properly secure loads on trucks and trailers required.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, high loader, bucket truck, vacuum sewer cleaner, jet rod truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from jobs.
• Shovels gravel, dirt, debris, and performs general labor tasks.
• Constructs concrete forms and assists with concrete finish work.
• Spreads salt and plows snow in winter.
• Cuts weeds and brush around sewer inlets.
• Removes mud and trash from sewer inlets.
• Required to be on call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Hauls dirt, rock and other material.
• Operates jack hammer.
• Sets up barricades.
• Locates utility lines as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Acts as crew leader as needed.

Benefits

• Salary: $16.77/hr, ($34,886.00 annually without a CDL License)
• $18.77/hr, ($39,046.00 annually WITH a CDL License)
• Open until filled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED