Vac Truck Operator

Dorchester County•Sc, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to operate heavy and/or specialized equipment in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads, water/sewer systems and stormwater systems and in support of other Public Works Operations; to maintain assigned equipment; and to perform other work as required. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to obtain a CDL with Tanker endorsement as designed by department.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment to excavate and compact earth, cut roadways and ditches, remove trees, grade land, build ponds, build roads, load/unload materials, move/haul materials, maintain County properties, install pipe and perform other general or specialized functions of the Public Works Department.
May operate a vac-truck with hydraulic and water pump to clean sewer lines, cross lines and drain pipes, pump stations and lift stations.
Removes debris from drainage pipes, box culverts and other storm drainage structures.
Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles.
Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
May perform cement/concrete work.
Performs routine landscaping work at job sites as necessary.
Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance.
Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working conditions; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
Cleans pump stations, sewer lines and manholes.
Assists pump station crews.
Performs hydro excavation of sewer lines as needed.
Works with camera crew; smoke tests man hole for leaks.
Washes lines with pull behind washer.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
May be on 24-hour on-call status as assigned; may be required to work during emergency conditions as assigned.
Provides leadership to less experience equipment operators as required.
Attends training as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.