DWM Water Distribution Operator III (OLIO-Distribution)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced equipment operator to handle backhoes, loaders, excavators, and dump trucks in wastewater collection system maintenance. You will transport equipment to worksites, load materials, and support crews with safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, coordinating with the Watershed Crew Supervisor, and performing other duties as assigned to ensure project timelines are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience operating excavator and light to medium trucks or related equipment.
• Proficiently operate three of the following: backhoe, crane truck, excavator, rubber tire loader, or low-boy.

Responsibilities

• Organizes trucks for specific tasks to ensure efficient, timely work.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment (dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, excavators).
• Operates multiple vehicles during daily assignments (dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, excavators).
• Transports equipment and materials to/from work sites and loads/unloads as needed.
• Communicates with Watershed Crew Supervisor and co-workers; may use two-way radio to receive instructions.
• Keeps public informed and follows safety protocols; documents work status with photos and data input.
• Assists crew with on-site functions (traffic control devices, cleanup) as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excavator operation

Truck operation

Site safety

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Job description

Salary range: $44,369 - $59,238

General Description and Classification Standards: Operates rubber tire backhoe/loader, track backhoe, excavator, tandem, and/or dump trucks, front-end loader, track loader, bull dozier, excavator, low-boy tractor trailer, construction equipment and all other medium to heavy equipment as assigned. Transports to and from the motor transport facilities to support wastewater collection system operation and maintenance. Load, haul and unload equipment materials and supplies to and from worksites to complete jobs

Job Description

Posting expires: September 9, 2026

Salary range: $44,369 - $59,238

General Description and Classification Standards: Operates rubber tire backhoe/loader, track backhoe, excavator, tandem, and/or dump trucks, front-end loader, track loader, bull dozier, excavator, low-boy tractor trailer, construction equipment and all other medium to heavy equipment as assigned. Transports to and from the motor transport facilities to support wastewater collection system operation and maintenance. Load, haul and unload equipment materials and supplies to and from worksites to complete jobs

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written/verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may assist in training, orienting, or observing lower-level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Organizes truck for specific tasks so that work can be performed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Performs for daily preventative maintenance and inspection on equipment to ensure proper operation use; such equipment may include dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes, mini excavators and excavators.
• Operates multiple vehicles during the course of completing daily assignments. The vehicle may be a dump trucks; front end loaders; backhoes; mini excavators and excavators.
• Transports equipment and material to and from specific job sites and loads and unloads materials so that specific projects can be completed.
• Communicates with Watershed Crew Supervisor and co-workers to receive instructions, directions and exchange information. May use two-way radio as a form of communication.
• Communicates with a two-way radio to keep in contact with supervisor and to receive instructions.
• Communicates with the general public to give directions and answer questions.
• Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and documented.
• May assist crew with other supporting functions on-site (i.e. placing traffic control devices; general site clean‑up).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general site safety as it pertains to water operations and maintenance.
• Skill in operating light to heavy duty trucks along with trailers loaded with construction excavation equipment to and from construction work sites.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to utilize mechanics tools to perform preventative maintenance; uses air compressor, battery charger, and shovels.
• Ability to operate heavy construction excavation equipment, loaders, forklifts, backhoes that may necessary for the handling and setting of trench shoring equipment.
• Ability to operate rubber tire loader to clean vacant lots and clean roadside dumping stations, as well as load trucks and push dirt.
• Ability to utilize tools such as shovels to mix coals, chains to load plates, sledgehammer to drive spikes, and coal mix to secure plates.
• Skill in digging operations in city and urbanized areas around existing utilities.
• Ability to transport materials using low‑bed trailers to and from work site so that jobs may be completed.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to contribute to the resolution of project related problems.
• Ability to trouble shoot as it pertains to heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with customers to successfully address concerns.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Ability to document work status with photos and data input.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent and
• Four (4) years of experience operating an excavator during deep excavation and light to medium-sized trucks or related equipment.
• Proficiently to operate three (3) of the following pieces of equipment: backhoe, crane truck, excavator, rubber tire loader, or low-boy.

Licensures and Certifications

Valid Class A Georgia Commercial driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience operating an excavator during deep excavation and light to medium-sized trucks or related equipment.
• Supervisory experience
• Certified Crane Operator
• Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
• Certified Wastewater Collection Operator License

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.