Water Equipment Operator

Coweta, City of•Pwa, OK

About The Position

Operates various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water and wastewater infrastructure, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure. The role also performs crew-based manual labor and maintenance work across water, wastewater, parks, and street department operations.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance, construction, operation, and repair of Public Works infrastructure.
Three to five years of experience operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, parks, and street department operations.
Locate water and wastewater lines prior to excavation.
Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, or no water.
Respond to complaints regarding wastewater backups, stoppages, or overflows.
Contact residents and business owners when water or wastewater services may be interrupted, explain the interruption, and provide an estimated restoration time frame.
Keep equipment and tools in proper working order through routine cleaning and maintenance.
Report equipment and tool defects to a supervisor.
Perform crew-based labor involved in constructing and maintaining streets, wastewater collection lines, water distribution lines, water meters, manholes, valves, and fire hydrants.
Check water booster stations, elevated water storage, sewer lift stations, and other related pumps as directed.
Operate a variety of power and hand tools.
Mow grass, trim hedges, and cut weeds as directed.
Pick up trash and litter as directed.
Repair and install street signage.
Remove, replace, and read water meters as directed.