Heavy Equipment Operator I

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)•Greenville, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates heavy and specialized equipment for the installation, maintenance, and repair of collection system components. This role involves operating a variety of vehicles and machinery, performing repairs on wastewater collection system infrastructure, and responding to customer concerns. The position also includes maintaining rights-of-way, performing landscaping, managing parts and supplies, maintaining records, inspecting equipment, and responding to emergencies on a 24-hour on-call basis as scheduled. Continuous learning through meetings and training is also expected.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid SC State Class “A” driver’s license within 6 months of hire date.
Requires a minimum of two (2) of years of experience in the operation and hauling of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy and specialized equipment for the installation, maintenance, and repair of collection system components.
Operates trucks, trailers, track hoes, back hoes, front-end loaders, low boys, tankers, bull dozers, motor graders, rollers, pans, compactors, etc.
Operates a jack hammer, pipe saw and other assorted hand/power tools.
Hauls equipment and supplies to work sites.
Performs repairs and replacement of wastewater collection system force mains, sewer lines, manholes and other system components.
Raises and lowers manholes.
Installs new sewer mains, manholes and service laterals and replaces existing sewer mains.
Makes service taps on existing sewer mains.
Makes use of lasers in the installation of sewer mains.
Makes use of surveying equipment, levels, grade rods when establishing grades.
Responds to customer concerns and takes corrective action when problems arise.
Maintains and repairs rights-of-way, creek banks and creek crossings.
Performs routine landscaping work as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
Requests parts, supplies, and materials necessary for daily tasks.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition, cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
Works on call 24 hours per day as scheduled for emergency response.
Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.