EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV (Drainage Utility)

City of Amarillo

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role operates, maintains, and repairs video inspection equipment for the City’s storm water drainage system. The position oversees skilled and semi-skilled work related to the inspection, cleaning, and general maintenance of the drainage system. The role regularly supervises 1-2 personnel and may occasionally perform manual labor. This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-out and requires carrying a pager/cellular phone on a rotational shift basis. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED required.
Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
Must be able to obtain a Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License when scheduled to attend CDL training course during probationary year.
Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.
Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written.
Must have working knowledge of traffic control devices and their applications.
Knowledge of and ability to operate light and medium equipment and trucks (12 cubic yard), and other similar equipment used in the general cleaning and maintenance of storm sewer drainage system.
Must have working knowledge of all hand tools, both manual and power driven.
Ability to work in possible hazardous conditions, stressful emergency situations, and integrate well with co-workers.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Should have good working knowledge of remote cameras and video inspection equipment used in the inspection of underground piping systems.
Computer and Microsoft software applications experience is needed to utilize storm sewer video inspection software.
Knowledge of storm sewer pipe cleaning/maintenance/repair methods and equipment.
Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
The employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk.
Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years experience in utility/storm drainage construction, or maintenance, or similar type work preferred.
Experience with confined space safety regulations, procedures, and safety equipment desirable.
Experience with utility/storm sewer pipe video inspection equipment desirable.
Completion of 16 hours training in traffic and barricading procedures during probationary year.
Completion of 16 hours training in confined space entry and recovery safety procedures during probationary year.

Responsibilities

Operates remote camera and video inspection equipment, and oversees the general inspection of storm sewer pipe, manholes, inlets, etc.
Responsible for video recording and accurate locating of video inspections (e.g., broken and deteriorated mains, improperly installed connections, debris blockages).
Responsible for keeping organized inspection data files.
Responsible for technical video inspection equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
Enters confined spaces, when necessary, to inspect piping systems, retrieve camera equipment, remove large debris, and perform general maintenance to the storm sewer drainage system.
Checks oil, lubricants, hydraulic and water levels of equipment, making periodic checks on all vital working areas and performs minor maintenance and adjustments to equipment.
Responsible for proper safeguarding/barricading of work site to protect fellow employees and the public.
Maintains an inventory of all tools.
Operation of 2 ½ ton to 12 cu.yd. (46,000 GVW) dump truck as necessary.
May operate equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if necessary.
Maintains safe working environment through compliance with occupational safety rules and practices.
Proper completion of daily job reports, and other reports as needed.
Orders supplies from warehouse or outside suppliers as necessary.
Performs manual work when needed to assist in the performance of various tasks.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.