Heavy Equipment Operator I

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Operates heavy and specialized equipment for the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection system components. Work includes hauling equipment and supplies to job sites; repairing, replacing, and installing force mains, sewer lines, manholes, and service laterals; making service taps; establishing grades; and responding to customer concerns. The operator inspects, cleans, and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment, keeps records of work performed, requests needed materials, and may perform related duties as trained and qualified. The position is scheduled for 24-hour on-call emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Class A driver's license within six months of hire.
At least two years of experience operating and hauling heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks, trailers, track hoes, back hoes, front-end loaders, low boys, tankers, bulldozers, motor graders, rollers, pans, compactors, and other heavy or specialized equipment.
Operate jackhammers, pipe saws, and other assorted hand and power tools.
Haul equipment and supplies to work sites.
Perform repairs and replacement of wastewater collection system force mains, sewer lines, manholes, and other system components.
Raise and lower manholes.
Install new sewer mains, manholes, and service laterals, and replace existing sewer mains.
Make service taps on existing sewer mains.
Use lasers, surveying equipment, levels, and grade rods when installing sewer mains and establishing grades.
Respond to customer concerns, inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance, and take corrective action when problems arise.
Maintain and repair rights-of-way, creek banks, and creek crossings.
Perform routine landscaping as needed after maintenance and repair projects to address property damage.
Request parts, supplies, and materials necessary for daily tasks.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
Inspect equipment for proper and safe working condition and clean and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Work on call 24 hours per day as scheduled for emergency response.
Attend meetings, training, workshops, and other activities to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Perform additional related duties as assigned, provided the employee is trained and qualified.