Water Main & Hydrant Operator II (On-Call)

City of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate street and utility machinery for water main maintenance, repairs, and hydrant service. You will assist with digging, installation, and connection of water lines, and perform traffic management as required.

The role requires operating various equipment, conducting safety checks, and coordinating with teams to maintain water infrastructure in Portsmouth.

Qualifications

• Operates machinery and equipment for water mains and hydrants.
• Performs digging, shoveling, and installation tasks.
• Ensures safety procedures and traffic control as needed.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs water pipes to connect to existing systems.
• Operates backhoes, dump trucks, compact excavators, and other equipment.
• Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Traffic control

Education

10th grade or equivalent

Tools

CDL-B

Job description

City of Portsmouth seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate street and utility machinery for water main maintenance, repairs, and hydrant service. You will assist with digging, installation, and connection of water lines, and perform traffic management as required.

The role requires operating various equipment, conducting safety checks, and coordinating with teams to maintain water infrastructure in Portsmouth.