Collections Equipment Operator

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking an entry to mid-level individual to assist with operation and maintenance of vactor trucks for sewer cleaning tasks. The role involves locating manholes, maintaining safety zones, and performing basic vehicle maintenance at CFPUA sites.

Duties include assisting in daily operations, traffic control, and performing assigned related tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CDL Class B and tanker endorsement within 1 year positively

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Six months of equipment or construction experience or related field.
• Must possess or obtain a NC Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 1 year of employment.
• NC Grade 1 Collections certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operation of sewer cleaning operations.
• Locate sewer manholes and cleanouts.
• Set up safe work zones.
• Clean sewer mains and identify areas needing cleaning.
• Maintain traffic control around the vactor truck.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid NC Driver's License

CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement

Six months of equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC Grade 1 Collections certification (preferred)

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 or construction work experience or any related work field.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.
• Requires NC Class B CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain 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.

Other Essential Job Specifications

• Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
• Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

None: 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.