WandS Equipment Operator I

OF

WORK

Performs a variety of water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance, operation, and installation duties. Operates backhoe, directional drilling machine, excavator, skid loader, dump truck, sanitary sewer cleaning jet / vac combination truck, and other heavy equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus a minimum of one year of experience operating heavy equipment. Knowledge of maintenance and operation of a public drinking water distribution system and a public sanitary sewer collection system preferred.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

OF

THE

JOB

- Operates

backhoe for water

and sewer

construction,

maintenance,

or installation

duties.

- Operates Directional Drilling and locating equipment for boring under streets, sidewalks, yards and other obstructions.

- Operates

jet /

vac

combination

truck

to

clean

and maintain sanitary sewer collection system.

- Participates

in

work

crew efforts for

various

construction

activities

including

water

and sewer main installation, existing

water

valve

and

hydrant operation and

maintenance, making large and

small machine taps, and

replacing

or

repairing sanitary manhole covers.

Operates heavy equipment for snow

removal.

Reports need for maintenance of department