Equipment Operator B

American Water•Scranton, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator B supports wastewater treatment plant operations and performs manual labor while learning semi-skilled maintenance, operation, repair, and construction work involving treatment plants and distribution and collection systems. The position is based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is a union position with Pennsylvania American Water. The starting pay rate is $30.67 per hour. The role may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases under the collective bargaining agreement. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with possible overtime. The employee may need to respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed and assist an Operator A. Work is primarily in the field, with travel from site to site. Conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, varying weather and temperatures, hazardous traffic, and slippery, uneven, or rough surfaces. The employee may work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. The role involves frequent sitting, standing, bending, twisting, talking, hearing, walking, handling tools and equipment, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Prior experience operating or working alongside a backhoe, loader, forklift, or related material-handling equipment is highly desirable.
Basic computer knowledge.
Obtain OSHA confined-space certification.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis as needed.

Nice To Haves

PennDOT medical card preferred.
Prior experience operating or working alongside a backhoe, loader, forklift, or related material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor to install, repair, and maintain lines, valves, meters, pumps, taps, sewer lines, force mains, lift stations, and manholes.
Dig holes and ditches using shovels and other hand tools.
Operate construction equipment and tools used to service, replace, or repair sewer mains and lateral spurs.
Install, repair, or replace main sewer lines and lateral spurs; perform pipe preparation and slip-line applications and use sewer pipe-fitting techniques, including Fernco and sleeve installations.
Install, raise, or lower cast manhole lids and frames, and perform manhole installation work.
Interpret Scranton Wastewater maps, including Index, Ward, Lateral, and Interceptor as-built maps.
Use and understand the basic operation of wastewater system maintenance vehicles, including vacuum trucks, jet trucks, and clam trucks; operate trucks with trailers up to 26,000 pounds.
Clean and maintain tools and keep plant sites and grounds clean and neat.
Pick up supplies and tools as directed.
Perform work in accordance with departmental safety procedures and operate equipment safely.
Follow local and PennDOT traffic, inspection, construction, and safety requirements, and OSHA safety equipment and requirements.
Identify predictable workplace hazards and take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them as a competent person.
Enter sewer repair and installation work orders into Scranton Wastewater’s work order system.
Respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis as needed.
Assist Operator A.