Vactor Operator- Stormwater

City of Myrtle Beach•Sc, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Myrtle Beach is hiring a Vactor Operator to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work cleaning and maintaining sewer and stormwater lines and collection systems. The role includes operating a combination truck, carrying out inspections and maintenance, responding to work orders, and following safety procedures at job sites. Employees may also be assigned related duties not specifically listed in the description.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related experience in sewer and/or stormwater utility maintenance.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), maintained, with the ability to attain a tanker endorsement within six months.
Knowledge of cleaning and repairing sewer, stormwater lines, and collection systems; customer service principles; and safety procedures applicable to the job.
Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials requiring complex or rapid adjustments.
Ability to follow procedures, interpret instructions, exchange information, gather information before acting, manage time, and perform basic arithmetic and data interpretation.
Ability to perform the physical demands of heavy work, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Certification for confined-space entry.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain sewer and stormwater collection systems, including performing confined-space entries in manholes and wet wells, smoke and dye testing, inspecting system conditions, diagnosing problems, and cleaning manholes and lines.
Transport materials, tools, and supplies; clean equipment and tools; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs; and notify a supervisor when equipment needs replacement or repair.
Operate a combination truck; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; fuel the truck; load and secure materials; and travel to job sites.
Follow safety procedures, monitor work areas and safety equipment, wear protective gear, and use flags, markers, signs, and cones to protect the crew and traveling public.
Receive and respond to work orders and service requests, update information in a computer database, and maintain related documentation.
Use hand and power tools and equipment to perform assigned duties.
Communicate with supervisors, City employees, the public, and others to coordinate work, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Use a personal computer, gas monitor, and other equipment as needed, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
Perform other related duties as requested and assigned.