Utilities Equipment Operator I, Utilities Equipment Operator II, Utilities Senior Equipment Operator

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

About The Position

This vacancy is in the Water Division of the Gas and Water Department. The Utilities Equipment Operations series includes three levels: Utilities Equipment Operator I, Utilities Equipment Operator II, and Utilities Senior Equipment Operator. Employees operate equipment used to excavate, construct, maintain, and repair underground utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, and gas systems. Depending on level, work may include operating backhoes, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks, and CCTV equipment; locating underground utilities; maintaining equipment and utility components; and performing manual labor. Operator II and Senior Operator roles also coordinate equipment-operator activities, prepare materials and equipment, prioritize and assign work, and help ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Senior Operators perform mechanical and hydro excavation and backfilling near existing utilities and structures, including high-voltage electrical infrastructure and high-pressure gas lines. All levels establish traffic or safety controls around work areas and help protect employees and the public. The position requires heavy physical work, including lifting and moving objects, climbing, balancing, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, and using hand and arm movements. High school graduation or a GED and one year of experience operating heavy construction equipment, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks, and related equipment are listed for each level. Driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, certification, and additional experience requirements vary by level.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
One year of experience operating heavy construction equipment, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks, and related equipment; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may be accepted.
Operator I: Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Operator II and Senior Operator: Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license.
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License may be required, typically within the first six months of employment.
Operator II typically requires a TN Grade 2 Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification, a TN Grade 2 Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification, or three years of water distribution/wastewater collection construction experience in lieu of one certification.
Senior Operator typically requires one or two of the listed TN Grade 2 water distribution or wastewater collection certifications; three years of water distribution/wastewater collection construction experience may substitute for each certification, with six years total substituting for any certification.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to construct, maintain, and repair utility systems; manual labor; and safe work methods.
Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, perform routine equipment and facility maintenance and repairs, and perform manual labor.
Operator II and Senior Operator: Knowledge of project coordination techniques and ability to coordinate projects, prioritize work, and assign work.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction; Operator II and Senior Operator roles also require interaction with subordinates.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment used to maintain water, sewer, and gas infrastructure, including backhoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, and jet wash trucks; Senior Operators also use CCTV equipment.
Maintain utility equipment and components, including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines; operate and adjust equipment, controls, valves, and pumps; and install or repair equipment.
Inspect and maintain heavy equipment, dump trucks, trailers, and other equipment, including greasing, belt adjustment, fluid-level checks, and system flushing.
Locate underground utilities before excavation.
Establish work layouts and set up traffic and safety controls around work areas; follow safety practices and help ensure the safety of employees, coworkers, and the public.
For Operator II and Senior Operator roles, coordinate operator activities, prepare job materials and equipment, prioritize and assign work, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
For Operator II and Senior Operator roles, perform slope excavations and understand OSHA line standards for employee entry into trenches where line excavation is required.
For Operator II, cut and repair various types of paving.
For Senior Operator, safely perform mechanical and hydro excavation and backfilling near existing utilities and structures, including high-voltage electrical and high-pressure gas infrastructure, without causing damage.
Perform manual labor and other related work as required.