Equipment Operator II

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Operates equipment used in the maintenance and construction of the City’s sanitary & combined sewer system. Makes repairs to gravity sewer mains, gravity sewer manholes, catch basins; installs/replaces ADA ramps in conjunction with catch basin repair, cleans gravity sewer system using vac trucks and jet rod trucks, inspects sewers and manholes using a CCTV system, and tests sewers for leaks using smoke and/or dye testing tools. Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Limited supervisory responsibilities. No budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Skills in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used in the construction and maintenance of sewer facilities.
  • Knowledge of carpentry and concrete work required.
  • Knowledge of general sewer maintenance and repair procedures required.
  • Knowledge of proper shoring techniques required.
  • Ability to give and follow instructions.
  • Must obtain valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment.
  • Knowledge of proper barricading & traffic control procedures required.
  • Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Required to pass NIMS 100 & 700 testing within 90 days of employment.
  • Knowledge of how to properly secure loads on trucks and trailers required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent or must be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • One to three years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains equipment including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, high loader, bucket truck, vacuum sewer cleaner, jet rod truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.
  • Transports tools and equipment to and from jobs.
  • Shovels gravel, dirt, debris, and performs general labor tasks.
  • Constructs concrete forms and assists with concrete finish work.
  • Spreads salt and plows snow in winter.
  • Cuts weeds and brush around sewer inlets.
  • Removes mud and trash from sewer inlets.
  • Required to be on call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Hauls dirt, rock and other material.
  • Operates jack hammer.
  • Sets up barricades.
  • Locates utility lines as needed.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Acts as crew leader as needed.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.
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