Water Equipment Operator

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates light, medium, and heavy equipment. Work involves requesting utility and other underground line locates to avoid damaging services; operating backhoe/loader, excavator, and other heavy equipment to dig trenches to grade at construction sites; using hand tools and small powered equipment such as shovels and saws; making sure tools and equipment are available and in working condition; and digging water & sewer mains and services, making repairs. This position also takes responsibility for crews when the Labor Crew Chief II is not present, provides related training, and serves as the competent person on the job site.

Requirements

High school diploma or completion of GED from an accredited school.
Two (2) years of related work experience operating heavy equipment.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit
Requires (or obtain within 6 months of hire date) a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Tankers endorsement.
Basic computer skills
Ability to follow instructions
Apply safe work practices
Knowledge of how to dig trenches to grade at construction sites.
Knowledge of trenching and shoring.
Knowledge of operating equipment related to job functions.
Skill to communicate, both verbally or in writing.
Skill in operating light to heavy equipment, such as backhoe/loaders, excavators, trucks, trailers, etc.
Skill in properly using/caring for basic hand tools and small powered equipment such as shovels and saws.
Ability to request utility and other underground line locates.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and general public.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to train others.
Ability to resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip/post inspections on equipment.
Use of trenching and shoring equipment
Assesses the job site and requests utility and other underground line locates to avoid damaging services.
Puts up and takes down safety zone equipment.
Properly set up and break down traffic control safety zones.
Operates backhoe/loader, excavator, and other heavy equipment to dig trenches to grade at construction sites.
Digs and repairs water & sewer mains and services etc.
Uses hand tools and small powered equipment such as shovels and saws.
Operates trucks and trailers; safely loads and unloads heavy equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ensures tools/equipment are available and in good operating condition each day.
Performs work to meet safety regulations and quality/production standards
Assumes responsibility for the crew when the Labor Crew Chief II is absent.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.