Equipment Operator II - G120 - Sewer Maintenance

Job Title

This position is responsible for operating motorized equipment to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of the stormwater system.

Operates dump trucks to deliver materials and remove debris from job sites.

Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel.

Performs daily maintenance and safety inspections of assigned equipment; cleans and secures trucks and equipment.

Assists crews in identifying cave-in ownership and supports other departments with vacuum and high-pressure water services.

Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment.

Operates backhoes, tillers, dump trucks, box blades, and chainsaws.

Participates in repair and maintenance activities, including repairing cave-ins on storm sewer boxes and pipes, replacing pipe joints, broken grates, and inlets, removing trees from roadways, and building inlets as needed.

Completes required records and documentation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.

Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.

Skill in the investigation and resolution of drainage problems.

Skill in implementing policies and procedures.

Skill in problem solving and decision making.

Skill in management and supervision.

Skill in the operation of an Eductor Truck.

Skill in the operation of backhoes, tillers, dump trucks, box blades, and chain saws.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six (6) months but may be altered. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

Crouching bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

Kneeling bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

Manual Dexterity picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.

Pushing use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction.

Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

Standing for sustained periods of time.

Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.

Talking 2 shouting to be heard above ambient noise.

Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.

Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Benefits

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Credit Union

Direct Deposit

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

PERK Time Off

Retirement Plan

Supplemental Retirement Plan

Free and Discounted Services

Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

Discounted Movie Tickets

Free Notary Services

Ride a Metra Bus for Free

Free Mulch

Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection

Driver's Training for Employee Dependents

Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts

River Center Discounts

Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.