Hourly Wage:  $18.24                                                                          Dept: 4210 - Waste Water Collections
Exempt:  No                                                                                         Reports to: Foreman  

SUMMARY:   Under general supervision, performs specialized skilled work in the operation of motorized heavy equipment. Work involves operating heavy equipment such as Backhoe, Loader, Multiple size Excavators, Skid Steer with multiple attachments, box blade, boring machine, and all equipment listed under the Maintenance Worker classification, including driving dump trucks. This list of equipment is only illustrative and is not intended to describe every piece of equipment that would potentially be operated under this classification. Work also includes loading trucks, assisting in road repair work, maintenance and construction of wastewater lines, digging and covering trenches, patching roads.  Employee is also responsible for policing work sites, and performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment. Employee must exercise some independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Utility Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Operates motorized heavy equipment at designated proficiency level involved in the construction and/or maintenance of utilities infrastructure and other construction projects as directed.
• Utilizes various types of heavy equipment and performs manual labor on utilities projects: pouring and forming concrete, maintenance and construction of wastewater lines or digging and covering trenches, patching roads and sidewalks.
• Performs data entry to input pertinent information into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Performs routine maintenance to include the daily cleaning of the truck and all equipment.
• Uses courtesy and tact when dealing with the public and employees.
• Performs skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing wastewater laterals and associated fixtures. Work involves installing wastewater laterals, mains, valves; and maintaining and repairing such fixtures.
• Operates power tools including cut-off saw, wastewater main tap machine, chain saw, weed eater, power drill, reciprocating saw, pneumatic power boring torpedo, generators, and air-powered tools.
• Maintains availability for on-call rotation work status.
• Maintains, cleans, refuels, and organizes vehicles; stocks inventory with needed parts and equipment.
• Maintains inventory, stocks new and existing parts and materials; maintains city-issued electronics including cell phones and laptops; reports inventory levels to supervisor. Maintains power tools including saws, pumps, drills, etc.
• Performs intermediate plumbing, including PVC, pipe fittings, polyethylene tubing, and threaded-pipe repairs.
• Repairs and replaces wastewater laterals, wastewater mains, and lift stations.
• Serves as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, basic knowledge and safe operational skills of heavy equipment, Class B Florida Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements, and knowledge in working in a wastewater systems.  The individual must be in good physical condition and have ability to accept and understand directions.  Within one year must be CPR / AED qualified and after probation being available for on-call work rotation is required.

 

REASONING ABILITY: The applicant must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms. The applicant must also be able to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance, repair and installation of wastewater systems preferred.
• Ability to learn streets and meter locations within the service area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
• Ability to fill out reports and work orders with good penmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to teach other employees knowledge and skills to improve their work performance
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to work independently in a diligent manner.
• Knowledge of simple hand and power tools.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Class B Commercial Driver License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements
• CPR / AED Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA:  This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, equipment operation and driving.  The employee will work outside in various weather conditions.  Working in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment may be required as well as working from heights, in dusty condition, with hands, feet, and/or legs in wastewater and may handle chemicals.

Lifting:                         > 75 Pounds
Environment:               Inside office or outside in various weather conditions
Vision:                         20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Hearing:                       Normal to very high noise levels

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive.  The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work