Heavy Equipment Operator- Utilities

City of Hartsville, SC•Hartsville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems. Works under the general supervision of the Utilities Crew Supervisor. May serve as a lead worker over assigned workers.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning, scheduling, and implementation of meter replacement; construction, maintenance, operation, and construction activities designed to provide quality water, sewer, street, and storm drainage service for the City.
Installs and/or repair meters, streets, drainage systems, and sewer systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
Contacts residents and business owners in area where service will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects of needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, or backhoe/loader. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance project as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe gates and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in water, sewer, and street department.
Participates in safety training, make suggestions as necessary; serve on committees or inspection teams when appropriate. Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed. Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment. Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s). Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur. Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance; adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
May be required to report to the City’s Emergency Operations Center for emergency duty anytime the Emergency Operations Plan is activated.
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.