HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (DRAIN COMMISSIONER)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting Pay: $24.2620 Hourly ($50,465)Step A: $26.1399 Hourly ($54,371)Step B: $27.4563 Hourly ($57,109)Step C: $29.4822 Hourly ($61,323)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Two (2) years' experience as a heavy construction equipment operator -OR- two (2) years' Light Equipment Operator experience in the Genesee County Drain Department;-AND-Possession of a valid Group "A" CDL with endorsement N and no restrictions.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Michigan driver's licensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.JOB SUMMARY: Operates a tractor with backhoe attachment or a truck with sewer-rodding or vacuum attachment; works under the general supervision of the Drain Maintenance Supervisor; may be required to supervise subordinate employees; performs related duties as required.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:Manipulates heavy motor equipment;Operates tractor with backhoe attachment for digging holes for repairing and laying tile;Operates a sewer-rodding machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;Operates a sewer-washing machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;Operates a sewer-vacuuming machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of refuse obtained from catch basins and sewer lines;Performs the same duties a Light Equipment Operator when not performing the duties as a Heavy Equipment Operator;Makes routine repairs to heavy equipment;Maintains records and submits reports as required.Please see the attached job description for more details.