Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Collection

City of Ardmore • Ardmore, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled maintenance work in the Sewer Collection Division of the City in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines, due to leaks, clearing obstructions, other construction, repair items, etc. Position requires after normal business hours, on-call and work on appointed weekends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL Driver’s License.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 12 months ODEQ Class “D” Operator License or higher.
• Knowledge of State and DEQ regulations governing the operation of a wastewater collection systems.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment daily.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair sewer lines; repair and replace sewer lines due to leaks; unclog sewer lines; lay new sewer lines as required.
• Operate pneumatic and hand tools; operate all equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to explain and take directions via phone from Supervisor and Warehouse Storekeeper, when necessary for needed repairs.
• Help maintain a parts inventory.
• Must be able to work without supervision; must be able to work "on-call".
• Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers and jetter truck.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED