DWM Wastewater Collection Operator I (OWTR)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

19h•$48,583 - $53,229•Onsite

About The Position

The Watershed Operator I is responsible for operating light, medium, and heavy trucks and construction equipment for the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations. Duties include operating vehicles, machines, and preparing necessary documentation. This role works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written/verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. The operator may assist in training, orienting, or observing lower-level employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
1 year of experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles.
Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License Required.
Ability to utilize mechanical tools to perform preventative maintenance; uses air compressor, battery charger, and shovels.
Ability to operate dump truck, flatbed, front-end loader, bobcat, and small yard equipment.
Ability to transport materials to and from work site so that jobs may be completed.
Skill in operating light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment for transportation to and from the motor transport facility to provide necessary equipment to complete tasks.
Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of safe operating procedures for the various equipment assigned.
Skill in operating vehicles and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates multiple vehicles and equipment during the course of completing daily assignments, which may include a dump truck, state body truck, or an automobile for errands and personnel transportation.
Operates landscaping equipment such as construction equipment, small trench digger, and commercial mover.
Directs equipment and vehicle inspection to ensure that equipment is operable.
Completes service request forms to request vehicle repairs.
Completes weekly maintenance reports to document work assignments.
Performs preventative maintenance and inspection on equipment daily to ensure proper operations, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, Bobcats, and small yard equipment.
Communicates with supervisor to relay information and receive instructions and directions.
Communicates with co-workers to exchange information.
Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and necessary reports are submitted upon job completion.
Performs equipment and vehicle inspections to ensure that equipment is operable.
Maintains service and repairs forms for each vehicle, recording repairs, service completed, mileage, and other required information for scheduled maintenance or warranties.
Prepares forms for equipment services and repairs and submits them with required information necessary for scheduled maintenance for warranties.
May perform other duties as assigned.