Equipment Operator II - Wastewater Collections (Jet Truck)

Full Salary Range: $25.53 - $34.47 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.53 - $30.00 Hourly

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Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join the Wastewater Collections division in the Water & Sewer Department. The Equipment Operator II is a key member of the Wastewater Collections team and is responsible for executing maintenance projects that include preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies and customer complaints. This position reports to a Crew Supervisor and will serve as a team leader in a variety of jobsite situations.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted Colorado driving license.
• Current Class B CDL required with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced vocational skills strengthened by at least three (3) to Five (5) years of on-the-job experience in wastewater collection operations and maintenance of sewer lines.
• Two (2) years of experience operating a combination sewer cleaner.
• Must be available and able to commit to being on-call as part of a rotational schedule.
• Must be willing to respond to after-hour emergencies within 45 minutes, even if not on call.

OR

• A combination of education, experience, licensure, and certifications that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities may be considered by the hiring authority.

Preferred

• Colorado State Wastewater Collection System Operator 1 Certification, and the willingness to obtain Wastewater Collection System Operator 2 Certification within two (2) years of hire.
• At least one (1) year of experience with wastewater collection operation and maintenance.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a construction related field.
• One (1) year of experience with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps.
• Previous experience of confined space entry.
• Knowledge of utility locating.
• Flagger Certification.
• Team Leader experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints for the scope of work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with City geography.
• Knowledge of utility locating.
• General knowledge of construction practices, city standards, and safety procedures.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of equipment operations, including heavy machinery such as operating a backhoe, dump truck, and excavators.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Excel), and Oracle, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and decision-making abilities, with a focus on problem-solving in variable situations.
• Capability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining effectiveness.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with CityWorks software, and the ability to enter work orders into CityWorks software.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems including pump stations, satellite controllers, checking and repairing sprinkler heads and underground pipe.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments.,
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to operate all the Division inventory of equipment proficiently and safely.

Essential Functions:

• Maintenance and operations of over 389 miles of sanitary sewer mains including: routine maintenance, emergency repairs, locating mains and services, and lift station maintenance and repairs.
• Responds to and reports emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and customer questions/complaints.
• Assists with sewer outages when needed.
• Works with Project Manager, Asset Manager, Water & Sewer manager and Crew Supervisors, employees, as well as other departments to ensure proper operations and procedures are being followed.
• Responds to overtime work and after-hours calls. Participates in a rotational and on-call schedule.
• Prepares routine reports or correspondence and provide data to the asset manager for GIS/ArcMaps integration.
• Handles emergency and after-hours issues, including communication and coordination for main breaks.
• Follows proper safety practices, procedures, and fellow team members, i.e., work zone setup, traffic control, personal protective equipment, etc. Make safety suggestions as appropriate.
• Understands and follows City, Department and Division Policies & Procedures.
• Answers citizens' questions, respond to their complaints and notify citizens of impending work, i.e., hand out flyers, assisting with traffic control during traffic accidents.
• Makes changes in the field due to inclement weather conditions, i.e., stop all projects when there are safety concerns for the team or citizens.
• Makes changes in traffic control patterns to ensure the safety of citizens and team members.
• Safely operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment. Equipment used includes combination sewer cleaner, TV inspection equipment, loaders, motor grader, backhoes, skid steer, track hoe, tandem and single axel dump trucks, semi-tractor trailer, sewer cleaning equipment, rollers, tractor with attachments, single/tandem axle dump trucks, water trucks, semi-tractor with trailer, two-way radio, computers, computerized/automated equipment controls, gas detection monitors, tripod and harness for confined space entry and radio detection equipment.
• Assists with mandatory and voluntary training the City requires that include proper traffic control, defensive driving, hazardous material, confined space, seminars, videos, workshops, and conferences.
• Completes daily work orders and inputs them into the CityWorks work order system, completes monthly pothole patching report, updates the Division Operational Manual annually.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibility. May serves as a Team Leader in a variety of settings at the job site.

Travel: This position is primarily spent in the field up to 85% of the daily schedule within City limits; may travel to worksites in the Northern Colorado area a few times per year or to attend training conferences.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Frequently works in an outdoor environment subject to severe weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
• Frequently works in and around equipment, traffic and materials with fumes, noise, dust, dirt, heat, vibration, and flying objects.
• Frequently works in or around equipment in potentially dangerous situations, i.e., traffic, work zones, steep ditch banks, manholes, and/or confined spaces, trenches, overhead/underground utilities, snow, and ice-covered streets, etc.
• Responds to overtime work and after-hour calls, particularly during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Frequently work with objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Regularly work with objects weighing 30-50 pounds and occasionally work with objects weighing 50-100 pounds in various positions such as pushing, pulling, lifting in various body positions including above shoulder height.
• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.
• Manual dexterity enough to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of hand tools, power tools, motorized equipment, and confined space entry.
• Possess the strength and stamina to frequently shovel. Other tasks include laying pipe, concrete work, patching asphalt, rip rapping, etc.
• Move equipment and/or materials safely over uneven surfaces and terrain.
• Sit for long periods of time in the equipment (8-12-hour durations).
• Frequently sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, etc.
• Vision and hearing abilities are required to operate a variety of light equipment in traffic and in work zones.
• Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Example(s): Traffic during all maintenance repairs in right-of-way. Being aware of your surroundings during heavy equipment operations. Use caution while working in right-of-way. Utilize flaggers when working in traffic and right-of-way. Working around power lines, confined space, and working in trenches.

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