G116 - Equipment Operator I - Sewer Maintenance
About The Position
This position operates motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system. It trains, supervises, and monitors assigned personnel; performs daily maintenance and safety inspections of assigned equipment; helps identify cave-in ownership; assists other departments with vacuum and high-pressure water services; and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment. The role operates equipment including a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw. The employee participates in storm sewer repair and maintenance, including repairing cave-ins in storm sewer boxes and pipes, replacing pipe joints, broken grates, and inlets, removing trees from roadways, building inlet boxes, and repairing brick walkways. The position completes required records and performs other related duties as assigned. Work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, and may involve exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves are required. Work involves intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching, as well as occasional lifting, climbing, and use of tools or equipment requiring dexterity.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in storm water system installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Skill in investigating and resolving 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.
- Specialized training in the occupational field in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient relevant experience, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.
- Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing, manual dexterity, and visual and hearing abilities.
Responsibilities
- Operate motorized equipment to support installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
- Train, supervise, and monitor the work of assigned personnel.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety inspections of assigned equipment.
- Assist crews with identifying cave-in ownership.
- Assist other departments with vacuum and high-pressure water services.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Operate a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw.
- Participate in storm water system repair and maintenance activities.
- Repair cave-ins on storm sewer boxes and pipes.
- Replace pipe joints, broken grates, and inlets.
- Remove trees from roadways.
- Build inlet boxes and repair brick walkways.
- Complete required records.
- Perform 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
