Equipment Operator I - G116 -Sewer Maintenance
About The Position
This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system. Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel. Performs daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment. Assists crews with identifying cave-in ownership; assists other departments with vacuum and high pressure water services. Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment. Operates a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw. Participates in repair and maintenance activities; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer boxes; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer pipes; replaces pipe joints; operates a backhoe as needed; replaces broken grates and inlets; removes trees from roadways; builds inlet boxes; repairs brick walkways. Completes required records. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
- Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
- Skill in the investigation and resolution of drainage problems.
- Skill in implementing policies and procedures.
- Skill in problem solving and decision making.
- Skill in management and supervision.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Responsibilities
- Operation of motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
- Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel.
- Performs daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment.
- Assists crews with identifying cave-in ownership.
- Assists other departments with vacuum and high pressure water services.
- Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment.
- Operates a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw.
- Participates in repair and maintenance activities.
- Repairs cave-ins on storm sewer boxes.
- Repairs cave-ins on storm sewer pipes.
- Replaces pipe joints.
- Operates a backhoe as needed.
- Replaces broken grates and inlets.
- Removes trees from roadways.
- Builds inlet boxes.
- Repairs brick walkways.
- Completes required records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
