Equipment Operator II - Sewers (2nd Shift)
About The Position
This position requires experience with the operation and maintenance of underground utilities to perform repairs, replacement, and rehabilitation via excavation work, pipe inspection and cleaning using specialized in-pipe equipment, and preventive maintenance to maintain the sanitary and storm sewer facilities owned by the City of Reading. The role involves performing all aspects related to excavation, inspection, and repair work pertaining to the City’s sanitary and storm sewer systems, including using hand or power tools and operating heavy equipment. The operator will be responsible for independently operating combination sewer mobile line cleaning equipment such as a vac/jetter truck, and operating the in-pipe televisual inspection equipment hardware and software. Accurate daily work performance reports for PA DEP reporting are also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Class B CDL PA driver’s license with air brakes/tanker endorsement is required.
- PA DEP Class E Collection System certification (PADEP E-4) is required within two years of transfer/hire.
- A minimum of two years’ experience with underground utility excavation work, including deep excavations, with other utilities in proximity is required.
- Prior experience with the operation of appropriate mobile heavy equipment including dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, and tanker truck is required.
Nice To Haves
- NASSCO PACP certification is preferred.
- A background with CCTV inspection work is preferred.
- Previous combination vac/jetter truck experience is preferred.
- Confined Space entry and trenching & shoring background is preferred.
- Prior experience with hand and powered hand tools including jack hammers, lasers, cutoff saw, chainsaw, drain cleaning equipment, and pipe cutters is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performing all aspects related to excavation, inspection, & repair work pertaining to the City’s sanitary and storm sewer systems, including using any hand or power tools and operating heavy equipment.
- Operating a combination sewer mobile line cleaning equipment such as vac/jetter truck independently.
- Operating the in-pipe televisual inspection equipment hardware and software using industry-standard criteria and provide printed and/or electronic reports to supervision.
- Providing accurate daily work performance reports used for PA DEP reporting to supervision.
Benefits
- Employees who acquire PA DEP Class E Collection System certification receive $0.50 per hour increase.
- Employees who acquire NASSCO PACP certification receive a $1.00 per hour increase.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
