LABORER/OPERATOR 2

SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer/Operator 2 performs manual and semi-skilled equipment operation work for Public Works maintenance and construction projects, in addition to the duties of a Laborer and Laborer/Operator 1. The role involves safely driving and operating Public Works equipment, using hand tools and occasionally power-operated tools, and may include leading small groups carrying out operating and maintenance tasks. Work is assigned under the direction of a Crew Leader, Superintendent, Director, or other designated Township official. The employee is expected to interact professionally and courteously with coworkers and the public. The position operates equipment including rollers, tractors, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, and sewer cleaning and televising equipment, and oversees and completes sewer and manhole maintenance. The work includes maintaining accurate records, reading blueprints at job sites, performing basic mathematical calculations, and following written and verbal instructions in English. The employee must attend required training, including courses intended to support qualification for Pennsylvania Class E Type 4 Wastewater Certification, and must be able to report for on-call service. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and qualifying experience. A valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsement must be obtained within 24 months of employment, and a valid Pennsylvania Class E, Type 4 Wastewater Operator Certification or higher is required. Candidates must pass physical/medical tests, drug screening, and a background investigation. Work takes place in industrial settings indoors and outdoors, in hot and cold conditions and potentially arduous or hazardous circumstances, including exposure to untreated wastewater. Duties involve prolonged heavy manual labor, potentially hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment, occasional hazardous substances, and entry into confined spaces. Weekend, holiday, or after-hours work may be required during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a Laborer or Laborer/Operator 1, including at least one year as a Laborer/Operator 1, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
One year of experience operating and maintaining trucks and mowing equipment.
Ability to work safely and encourage safe practices among coworkers.
Considerable knowledge of the care and safe operation of trucks and light construction and maintenance equipment, and of the use and care of tools and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of sewer construction techniques, PennDOT construction-site traffic control regulations and flagging techniques, and sanitary sewer or storm-water system construction and repair techniques.
Ability to perform minor equipment repairs, maintenance, and running adjustments.
Ability to operate, maintain, and clean sweepers; maneuver them and operate their brushes and sweeping apparatus efficiently.
Ability to inspect, maintain, and clean a backhoe, stabilize it before digging, understand its operating limitations, excavate to required dimensions, operate its front bucket, and install precast manholes and storm sewer inlets to Township specifications.
Ability to operate television, grouting, sanitary sewer flushing, and sawing equipment.
Ability to work independently and lead small groups performing operating and maintenance assignments.
Ability to maintain accurate records, perform basic mathematical calculations, and read blueprints on job sites.
Ability to understand, communicate, and carry out written and verbal instructions effectively in English.
Ability to climb, stand, stoop, bend, and lift objects up to 50 pounds over an extended period.
Ability to report for on-call services and regularly report to work at assigned times.
Ability to pass physical/medical tests, including a functionality test, drug-screening tests, and a background investigation.
Obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 24 months of employment; failure to obtain it within that period results in release from employment.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Class E, Type 4 Wastewater Operator Certification or higher, issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of a Laborer and Laborer/Operator 1.
Safely drive and operate Public Works equipment for maintenance and construction projects.
Use hand tools and occasionally power-operated tools.
Lead small groups performing operating and maintenance tasks when assigned.
Operate rollers, tractors, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, and sewer cleaning and televising equipment.
Oversee and complete sewer and manhole maintenance.
Perform minor repairs, maintenance, and running adjustments on construction equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and clean sweepers and backhoes, and operate them according to their stated requirements and limitations.
Operate television, grouting, sanitary sewer flushing, and sawing equipment.
Maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Read blueprints at job sites and understand and carry out written and verbal instructions in English.
Attend required general training and training courses designed to provide knowledge for Pennsylvania Class E Type 4 Wastewater Certification.
Report for on-call services and regularly arrive at assigned times to perform duties.
Handle interactions with coworkers and the public professionally and courteously.
Perform other duties as assigned.