G121 - Equipment Operator III - Sewer Maintenance
About The Position
This position operates motorized equipment in support of installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system. The employee operates an Eductor Truck to vacuum debris, excavate around underground utilities, clear drains, and cut roots from pipes. The role also operates a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, and chain saw; performs equipment inspections and maintenance; and participates in storm sewer repairs and related maintenance activities. The position trains, supervises, and monitors assigned personnel, including inmate laborers, and enforces work-site safety regulations. It maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and required records, assists with identifying cave-in ownership, and provides vacuum and high-pressure water services to other departments. The employee may perform the work of the Storm Water Crew Leader in that person's absence and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Specialized training in the occupational field in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.
- Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid State of Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the department's required timeframe, normally six months, which may be altered.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in storm water system installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in storm water system installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Skill in investigating and resolving drainage problems; implementing policies and procedures; problem solving and decision making; management and supervision; operating an Eductor Truck, backhoes, tillers, dump trucks, and chain saws; and oral and written communication.
- Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting, climbing, and using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Responsibilities
- Operate an Eductor Truck to vacuum debris from ditches, inlets, and pipes and excavate around underground cables, pipes, gas lines, telephone lines, water lines, and power cables.
- Use an Eductor Truck to unstop drains and cut roots from pipes.
- Train, supervise, and monitor assigned personnel, including inmate laborers.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety inspections of assigned equipment.
- Assist crews with identifying cave-in ownership and assist other departments with vacuum and high-pressure water services.
- Enforce work-site safety regulations.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Operate a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, and chain saw.
- Supervise and participate in storm water repair and maintenance activities, including repairing cave-ins on storm sewer boxes and pipes, replacing pipe joints, replacing broken grates and inlets, and removing trees from waterways.
- Maintain required records.
- Perform the work of the Storm Water Crew Leader in that person's absence.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
