Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste Water

Job Description:

Heavy Equipment Operator I Waste Water

Description

Summary

This heavy labor position is responsible for performing the following waste water duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the water distribution an water collection systems.
• Responsible for the repair of water/waste water problems as they arise
• Supervises the crew of 1-3 staff members in the absence of the crew leader.
• Operates equipment on water main breaks/water lines and oversees the repair of manhole rings and lids.
• Oversees smoke testing and water line testing followed with applicable repairs.
• Lays new water/sewer mains.
• Distributes public correspondence notices and smoke test notices door to door to City of Lancaster citizens.
• Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
• Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.
• Cleans and maintains the appearance of work equipment and work areas.
• Responsible for inventory of tools and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Class B (CDL) Driver License preferred
Class D Water Certification preferred
Class D Waste Water Collection 1 Certification preferred
Confined Space Entrant Certification preferred
Driving is a requirement of this position

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

Salary:

$20.48 Hourly