2025-B Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator (11/2025)

City of Prattville, AL•Prattville, AL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of right-of-way and infrastructure. Job duties consist of related equipment operation duties. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained city right-of-way and related infrastructure. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. This position can start at an entry-level position in the Wastewater Department but has licensing and growth requirements. Candidates who currently possess all CDL requirements would start at the higher level.

Requirements

Two (2) years' of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and vehicles required (i.e. backhoe, bulldozer, and excavator).
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Must possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions and a Tanker Endorsement. (If no CDL or current CDL has restrictions or no Tanker Endorsement, must obtain within nine (9) months of employment.)
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years' of experience in municipal sewer, sanitation or streets systems with an emphasis in construction and maintenance of sewer and drainage systems preferred.
High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Willing to work overtime.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to attend continuing education courses.
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment to maintain and repair sewer right-of-way; removes debris.
Maps sewer systems.
Clears sewer with hydro-washer; uses attached root cutter to dislodge root blockages.
Digs up sewer/water lines.
Uses jackhammer to break up pavement.
Bush hogs right-of-way and maintains lifting stations.
Spreads dirt.
Hauls sludge.
Repairs and maintains right-of-way.
Inspects sewer lines and diagnoses problems.
Installs and repairs sewer lines.
Performs construction and repair work on concrete areas around drains, manholes, and sidewalks.
May shovel drying beds as needed.
Performs minor technical maintenance to equipment and vehicles; adds fluids, tightens nuts and bolts, oils moving parts, etc.
Keeps assigned trucks and equipment clean and supplied for use.
Ensures tools and hoses are in good working order and cleaned after use.
Runs safety inspection on trucks; notifies supervisor of any major problems.
Performs duties in the absence of other Public Works employees.
Mixes concrete.
Maintains any required records of daily work.
Assists in maintaining facilities and grounds.
Provides leadership for the assigned crew.
Performs other related duties as needed or required.

Benefits

The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.
Benefits coverage is effective on the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires. Late enrollees are subject to approval by the insurance company.
Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.
City of Prattville Health & Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.
Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.
Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.
Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.
Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.
Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.
Vacation Leave-
Sick Leave-
Holidays-Twelve paid holidays per year. The City Council determines the holiday schedule for each fiscal year.