Equipment Operator II /Streets & Sewer Division

EQUIPMENT OPERTOR II / STREETS & SEWER DIVISION

Overview

The is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Streets & Sewers Division to join one of our crews specializing in: sewer construction, sewer maintenance, sewer video inspection, street construction, street maintenance, and/or asphalt/concrete maintenance. Crew members work in all types of weather conditions, performing tasks related to the maintenance, replacement, repair, inspection and new installation of various sewer, and streets infrastructure. May be required to work hours other than the standard day shift should an emergency arise, work rotating standby/on-call shifts.

We are interested in motivated, dedicated, and skilled Heavy Equipment Operators who enjoy working in a team environment committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

The Opportunity

Street Construction/Maintenance; Asphalt/Brick Maintenance

• Performs all assigned maintenance tasks associated with the repair and resurfacing of City roadways including filling potholes, making street cuts using asphalts saws, using tampers and hot asphalt.
• Operates light to heavy construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, rollers, milling machine, paver, emulsion distributor, excavator, motor grader, front-end loader, crack sealer, patch truck, and power tools, as required.
• Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning work area, tools, and equipment
• Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, assist paving crew with various duties such as; shovel and raking, safely directing backing/dumping trucks into paver.
• Assist crew leader in daily operations; may become crew leader as needed. Documents daily operations as required.
• Work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.
• Construction, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, concrete pads, and bike share stations; and

Sewer Construction/Maintenance

• Maintenance and replacement of pipes, catch basins, manholes, culverts, channels and other storm and sanitary sewer structures;
• Asphalt and concrete work; and
• Sewer flushing, jetting, baiting and retrievals, including inspections/cleanings.

Technicians in all sections are required to:

• Use a computer, related software, or work order system to enter data for work orders, completion of work, and customer complaint documentation;
• Perform daily written and verbal team/customer interaction including responding to onsite resident inquiries;
• Use hand and power tools to complete work;
• Operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles, based on assignment; and
• Respond to emergencies including call-back and mandatory overtime as needed (i.e., snow removal operations, water main breaks, other emergencies).
• Responds to citizen inquiries via phone and e-mail.

High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; at least two (2) years of experience driving related equipment in the field of Solid Waste; ability to demonstrate supervisory sills, must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) issued by the state of residence with all applicable endorsements; thorough knowledge of traffic safety rules and regulations; must be able to read and comprehend technical materials and evaluate work orders; must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, make minor repairs and adjustments the equipment, and the physical ability to perform job tasks under all types of weather conditions.