Water & Sewer Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator is responsible for manual work of a routine nature as a member of a maintenance crew. The work requires heavy physical labor and working outside with noise and varying environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates front-end loader, tractor backhoe and other equipment;
• Operates mowers, string trimmer, blower, edger, chain saw, and yard vacuum;
• Loads and unloads items such as stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber and heavy mechanical equipment;
• Assists in semi-skilled work by handling tools, carrying or lifting lumber, mixing concrete;
• Performs meter maintenance and exchange duties; repairs leaks, tests and replaces water meters of various sizes; installs new meter service lines for newly developed properties;
• Assists in the installation of storm drain pipes and construction of catch basins;
• Maintains and repairs equipment;
• Performs housekeeping duties on maintenance vehicles and equipment as assigned; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.