Heavy Equipment Operator

Job TitleUnder the direct supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union.Examples of DutiesPerforms installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devicesMaintenance of pressure regulating valves; maintenance, repair, and installation of fire hydrantsMaintenance and repair of all aspects of the water distribution system from ¾" water services to 20" mainsMaintenance of sewer collection system (e.g., cleaning, televising, root cutting); maintenance of water meter and pressure regulating vaultsLandscaping, grading, and seeding of yard, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks and approachesTests water samplesOperates heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, backhoe, front-end loader, air compressor, jet truck, mowerUses shop and/or hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, staple gun, saw)Performs water ditches and sewer lateral inspections. Takes final meter readings on residential/commercial sitesWalking and reading metersHandles delinquent accounts by making collections/distributing past due notices door-to-doorTerminates water service by shutting off water service to customersAssists the public by providing routine information and answering questionsResponds to customer complaints/need for service (e.g., high water bills, low water pressure, water taste, color, odor)Performs other related maintenance tasks and documents all work performedInstalls/maintains water/sewer inventory and software/GIS mapping software packagesMaintains water/sewer atlasesMust be available for on-call or call in after normal business hoursPerforms other related duties as assignedTypical QualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED or equivalentTwo (2) years of Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Repair and/or Inspection experienceLicensure or Certification RequirementsValid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment. The City will provide training.Possession of Class 1 Water Distribution Certification at the time of application or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment and/or Class 1 Collection Certification. The City will provide training.Supplemental InformationKnowledge of:Water distribution systems maintenance, construction, and repairSewer collection system maintenance, construction, and repairWater meter maintenance and repair; general construction maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment operation and maintenanceDepartment policies and procedures; community resources and services; local geographical areaSkill in:Computer operation; use of modern office equipmentWater/sewer system mechanics; motor vehicle operationUse of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipmentAbility to:Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture formDeal with problems involving few variables within familiar contextCalculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; read and record figures accuratelyRecognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate actionRespond to routine inquiries from public and/or officialsHandle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general publicSort items into categories according to established methods; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projectsAnswer routine telephone inquiriesDevelop and maintain effective working relationshipsResolve complaintsDemonstrate physical agility; lift objects up to 125 pounds occasionally; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; identify and distinguish colors; operate heavy equipment; utilize cleaning materials; read street/water maps; write reports and maintain listsRemains informed of current City regulations and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and continuing education conferencesMaintains required licenses and/or certificatesMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functionsDemonstrates regular and predictable attendancePerforms other related duties as assignedWorking Conditions:Heavy: lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50 pounds frequentlyWorks in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runwaysAscends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffoldsWorks in a confined space (e.g., manhole)Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructedWorks on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts)Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areasIs exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85dbIs exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminantsIs exposed to possible injury from hazardous wasteIs exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditionsIs exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shockIs exposed to possible injury due to working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines