Utilities Equipment Operator I, Utilities Equipment Operator II

City of Clarksville•GAS and WATER 2215 Madison Street Clarksville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Wastewater Division, specifically within the Sanitation Sewer Evaluation System (SSES) Crew. The incumbent will be hired at the highest skill level met based on education, experience, and licensing. Candidates must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to be considered. This role involves operating equipment for the excavation, construction, and maintenance of underground utilities. Utilities Equipment Operator I is the first of three levels, focusing on operating equipment and performing manual labor. Utilities Equipment Operator II is the second level, which includes coordinating activities, ensuring safety standards, and performing duties of the lower level, along with tasks like slope excavations and cutting/repairing paving.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience operating heavy construction equipment, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment (Utilities Equipment Operator I).
Three (3) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City utilities systems.
Knowledge of manual labor.
Knowledge of safe work methods.
Skill in utilizing applicable tools and equipment.
Skill in performing routine maintenance and repair functions on equipment and facilities.
Skill in performing manual labor.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

TN Grade 2 Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
TN Grade 2 Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Three (3) years of experience in water distribution/wastewater collection construction (in lieu of one Certification for Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Natural Gas Operator Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewer/gas infrastructure, including back-hoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment.
Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines.
Operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings.
Installs and repairs equipment.
Performs daily inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment, dump trucks, trailers, and various other equipment such as greasing, belt adjustment, fluid levels and system flushing.
Locates underground utilities in cases of excavation.
Sets up traffic safety controls around work area.
Ensures the safety of coworkers and the public following all safety practices and procedures.
Performs manual labor.
Prepares materials and equipment for assigned jobs (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Ensures safety standards are adhered to (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Performs duties of the lower level (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Coordinates utilities equipment operator activities (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Prioritizes and assigns work (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Ensures compliance with internal and external standards and regulations (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Performs slope excavations and understands line standards required by OSHA for employee entry into trenches where line excavation is required (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Establishes layout (Utilities Equipment Operator II).
Cuts and repairs various types of paving (Utilities Equipment Operator II).