Equipment Operator - WW (Open until filled)

City of Columbia•Columbia, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates heavy and other specialized equipment in the Wastewater Department. Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on City streets, rights-of-ways, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, and retention basins. Assists in asphalt patching and repairing streets after construction and repair of sewer lines. Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition. May respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, road spills, debris, or other situations. Notifies customers of the nature, duration, and cause of wastewater service interruption, answering questions as necessary, and referring problem customers to crew leaders. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures. Confirms that all utilities are marked. Performs installation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure. Cleans sewers. Displays courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance. Refrains from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public. Performs duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group. Refrains from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defaming any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia. Displays responsibility for attendance and promptness and reports to the work area on time.

Requirements

Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions in heavy equipment operation
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation
Knowledge of safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment and observance of traffic laws and regulations
Knowledge of street layouts and routes
Must possess computer application skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel
Ability to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include weed cutters, blowers, mowers, and chainsaws; learns to operate dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, water truck, tractors and associated attachments, and other related equipment
Ability to operate a variety of construction power equipment including: jackhammer, tamper, easement machine and dump truck used for installing, maintaining, and repairing wastewater lines to facilitate project completion, to remove soil from excavation site, and move to and from different job locations
Ability to operate a motor vehicle or equipment such as: a combination truck, dump truck, crew truck with trailer carrying backhoe, various ½- and ¾-ton, or larger trucks, etc.
Ability to use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
Ability to use tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning and handsaws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes; lawnmowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, and electric clippers
Deal with the public in the resolution of service problems
Identify hazardous or special waste and take appropriate reporting action
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings
Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
Ability to follow instructions, responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements
Valid Commercial Driver License, Class B
Random Drug testing
Six to twelve months related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year-college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on City streets, rights-of-ways, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, and retention basins
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include weed cutters, blowers, mowers, and chainsaws; learns to operate dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, water truck, tractors and associated attachments, and other related equipment
Assists in asphalt patching and repairing streets after construction and repair of sewer lines
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety
May respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, road spills, debris, or other situations; assists with traffic control when necessary
Notifies customers of the nature, duration, and cause of wastewater service interruption, answering questions as necessary, and referring problem customers to crew leaders
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
Set up safe work area
Confirms that all utilities are marked
Performs installation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure
Cleans sewers
Display courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance
Refrain from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public
Perform duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group
Refrain from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defame any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia
Display responsibility for attendance and promptness and report to the work area on time
Performs other related duties as required