Collections Equipment Operator

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility authority is seeking an operator assistant for vactor truck maintenance and operations. Responsibilities include assisting with sewer cleaning processes, safely maintaining operation zones, and performing vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience, including a Class B CDL or the ability to obtain one. This role is essential for ensuring efficient wastewater management.

Qualifications

• Six months of collections equipment work experience or related field.
• Possession of Class B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operation of combined sewer cleaning operations.
• Locates sewer manholes and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Set up safe work zones and maintain traffic control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical communication

Basic numerical operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Incumbents in this position is responsible for assisting with operation and maintenance vactor truck to include maintaining fluid levels, grease fitting, and proper electrical function. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.

• Assists in the daily operation of the combined sewer cleaning operations
• Locates sewer manholes and cleanouts.
• Sets up safe work zones.
• Cleans sewer mains and locates areas that require cleaning.
• Maintains traffic control around the vactor truck.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of collections equipment work experience or any related work field.
• Possession of Class B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred. Must be able to obtain Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 1 year of employment.
• NC Grade 1 Collections certification is preferred.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.

Other Essential Job Specifications

YES	NO
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.	X
Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.	X
Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.	X
Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.	X
Requires travel between CFPUA sites.	X
Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).	X
Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).	X
Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).	X

Physical RequirementsNone: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

NONE	SOME	FREQUENT	VERY FREQUENT
Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.	X
Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.	X
Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.	X
Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.	X
Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.	X