Heavy Equipment Operator I or II Public Utilities

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

***CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE***

Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3 6 and 12 months of service. Valid Drivers License: $1500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license. Class A or Class B CDL: $3000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

***This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department***

REPORTS TO: Construction and Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: Operator I - 111 ($40721); Operator II - 112 ($42757)
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - CDL; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job Heavy Equipment Operator I - 111 ($40721)
The purpose of this job is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water/sewer service lines. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to operating/maintaining equipment; transporting materials and equipment; performing laboring activities; installing repairing and maintaining water/sewer mains lines and associated functions; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Purpose of Job Job Heavy Equipment Operator II - 112 ($42757)
The purpose of this job is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water/sewer distribution and collection systems. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: operating/maintaining heavy equipment; transporting materials and equipment; performing labor activities; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm (10 Hour Shifts). Subject to call back 24 hours/day 7 days a week. On call every 6th weekend.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Heavy Equipment Operator I and II
High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Commercial Drivers License within six months of employment.

One year of experience involving construction equipment operation and maintenance labor (or related) preferred.

Heavy Equipment Operator II
T wo years of construction heavy equipment operation maintenance labor or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Ability to operate Caterpillar John Deere and Case Backhoe preferred.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Heavy Equipment Operator I
Operates a dump truck to haul supplies and equipment.

Operates equipment such as tractors backhoes boring machine small trucks jackhammer gas-powered saws etc.

Transports equipment supplies and materials including sand gravel rock supplies etc.

Assists in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer mains fire hydrants service lines connections and AMI water meters to include large meters and concrete vaults.

Assists in setting up GPS units to record GPS data.

Performs water and sewer taps.

Performs laboring activities such as shoveling at job sites to set proper grade pouring concrete etc.

Inspects vehicles on a daily basis; assures proper levels of air pressure gasoline oil and other fluids are maintained; washes vehicles.

Maintains tools and equipment.

Installs cautionary signage at job sites.

Flags traffic around work sites.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24 hour basis.

Prepares and/or receives various forms reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.

Responds to routine requests for information from officials employees members of the staff the public or other individuals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Heavy Equipment Operator II
Operates equipment such as a backhoe track-hoe front-end loader and bulldozer used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs.

Operates equipment such as a tractor bushhog tree cutter chain saw harrow seeder and tandem dump truck used in right-of-way cleaning and maintenance.

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials.

Operates a small truck winch truck earth boring machine trencher and sanitary sewer rodding machine.

Operates equipment used to install water and sewer mains.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.

Operates tools such as a pipe threader jackhammer and other tools used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs; operates various gas- and electric-powered tools.

Operates tamp to compact dirt.

Performs general laboring activities related to water and sewer construction.

Performs water taps.

Assists in setting large meters and laying pipes.

Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.

Responds to emergency service calls to repair water and sewer lines as required.

Prepares and/or receives various forms reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.

Responds to routine requests for information from officials employees members of the staff the public or other individuals.

May perform duties of supervisor in his/her absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Public Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator I and II.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to utility construction improvements and maintenance of traffic laws and of other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge and skill to operate various machinery and equipment including a dump truck front-end loader tractor backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer gas-powered saw mechanic tools power tools etc.

Skill in setting grade and in using hand tools such as shovel loop and rake.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.

Supplemental Information

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a dump truck front-end loader tractor backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer gas-powered saw mechanic tools power tools etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motion. May be exposed to such elements as diseases toxic chemicals raw sewage inclement weather and high pressure unregulated water flows. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from co-workers assistants or supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of maps informational documentation directions instructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports forms etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative or technical languages including mechanical/plumbing terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a dump truck front-end loader tractor backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer gas-powered saw mechanic tools power tools etc.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using equipment.
Requires the ability to lift bend push pull manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery and equipment hand tools mechanic tools power tools and pipe/fitting supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or .

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