Equipment Operator II - Water

City of Logan•Logan, UT

22h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates a backhoe and other small to medium-size motorized equipment in a variety of activities including water system maintenance.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Experience equivalent to two (2) years full-time construction and maintenance work involving the operation of small to large-size equipment.
Water Distribution IV Certifications from the State of Utah are required within the first year of employment.
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.
Must be able to understand, interpret, and implement written and oral instructions in user's manuals and equipment specifications.
Knowledge of the functions operating methods and care required for a wide variety of small to large-size motorized construction, maintenance and automotive equipment.
Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions for equipment operation is required.
Must be able to operate controls of vehicle, repeatedly using wrists and hands.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.
Must be capable of lifting in excess of 75 pounds without adverse consequences.
Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles repeatedly.
The interview will include a skills portion where the candidate will operate a backhoe.

Nice To Haves

State of Utah Class I Back flow Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates backhoe, dump truck, crew truck and other equipment in the maintenance of water distribution system; assists crew chief with duties such as barricading, proper signing, and safety procedures, repairs leaks and installs lines using various size and type of pipes and fitting types; uses various hand and power tools in the repair, installation and maintenance of water transmission and distribution lines.
Support other staff in the Water/Wastewater Division as required.
Take on-call for at least four (4) weeks of the year, which includes responding to after-hours emergencies.