WATER – EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/CDL

Description

Position Summary:

The equipment operator operates medium complexity equipment such as front-end loaders, booms, backhoes, and directional drilling rigs in order to install, maintain and repair a municipal water system.

Essential Duties:

• Must be able to operate backhoe and keep ditch in a safe condition for men laying pipe.
• Must be able to dig near or at specified grade.
• Supervise crew in absence of Foreman.  
• Keeps backhoe lubricated and fueled.
• Must be knowledgeable in construction of water mains.
• Required to work extra hours as deemed necessary by department head.
• Required to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge And Skills 

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Should have a minimum of 2 years experience in operation of light to medium equipment.  
• Should have good oral and written communication skills.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• The environmental working conditions of this position include constantly working in wet surrounds and high temperatures and very frequently working around loud noise, low temperatures and working outside. Also, frequently works around hazardous machinery, low noise, cluttered floor areas and poor ventilation. Occasionally works at night, inside and around dust or fumes.

Limitations And Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.