Equipment Operator 1 - Sewer Collections

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster in Pennsylvania seeks qualified applicants to operate trucks and support equipment for public works across streets, water and sewer projects. The role requires a Class B CDL and comfort with manual labor, heavy machinery, and outdoor conditions.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and service to the community, with a focus on maintaining roads, equipment, and infrastructure through diverse tasks and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL with valid Class B license required for Streets; Class A preferred.
• Knowledge of public works safety procedures and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Drive dump trucks to haul construction materials for street, water, and sewer projects.
• Operate a truck-mounted snowplow and a dump truck with a trailer.
• Load, unload, and perform heavy manual tasks such as digging and tree work.
• Operate a rubber-tire loader and tractors for maintenance tasks.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and follow safety practices.

Skills

CDL knowledge

Public Works knowledge

Hand tools

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania!

Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. https://jobs.cityoflancasterpa.gov/

Mayor Arroyo’s Strategic Priorities

• An Economy That Works - Driving equitable growth, empowering small businesses, and creating opportunities that strengthen our community.
• Government That Delivers - Leading with integrity, accountability, and action to meet the needs of every resident and build trust in our city’s future.
• A City Built for Everyone - Ensuring safe streets, quality housing, and a community where every person has the tools they need to succeed.

Our Core Values: Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect.

Primary Functions And Job Details

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and other automotive equipment and for promptly performing assignments according to an established routine. Operation of vehicles shall be under an approved Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B or A as required.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.
• Drives a dump truck to haul construction materials and supplies for street construction, water and sewer installation, and repair of various other public works projects.
• Operates a truck mounted snowplow and drives a dump truck with a trailer.
• Experience in maneuvering, connecting, and disconnecting trailers, leaf-pickers, vacuum trailers, and other attached or towable equipment.
• Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging of ditches, felling and trimming of trees, cutting brush, and similar tasks.
• Operates a rubber tire loader in general maintenance work and snow removal operations.
• Drives tractors for cutting grass.
• Uses a jackhammer and other power-driven equipment.

Bureau of Sewer Collections and Water T&D

• Safely operates and maintains a Vactor truck for system maintenance and repair, including but not limited to, hydro-excavation OR for cleaning and maintaining components of Wastewater Collection system.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.

Bureau of Streets

• Prior CDL experience preferred.
• Snow remove and paving experience preferred.
• Experience working around motorized or moving equipment and machinery i.e. Backhoe preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

• Streets Department: Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and one year of experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment. Preference will be given to candidates with a Class A license.
• Water T&D and Wastewater Collections: Possession of a Class B commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a tanker endorsement (N) and/or the ability to obtain the tanker endorsement (N) within 3 months of hire.
• Construction/Pipe Crew: Possession of a Class B commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the ability to obtain a Class A commercial license within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
• Proficient use of hand tools is required.
• Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.
• Ability to safely enter/exit and work within manholes and/or confined spaces is required.
• Ability to climb up/down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights is required.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and to maintain positive interactions is required.
• Positive interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoors, environmentally controlled.
• Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature.
• Exposure to noise, pollution.
• Exposure to waste products.

Safety Equipment Used or Needed

• Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators.

Comments

Bureau of Sewer Collections and Water T&D

• Requires heavy manual lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Requires standing, bending, walking and sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day.
• Requires the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, and/or electric tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, tampers.

All Bureaus

• Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process.
• Requires working long hours, overtime and set-schedule shifts (AM OR PM) as necessary to conduct business operations.
• Must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays.
• This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Accommodations Statement for Job Applications

The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request a needed accommodation.

The City of Lancaster, PA provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefits-eligible positions. Available benefits include Medical (PPO and HDHP/HSA options), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pension plans, and 457 Deferred Compensation. Employees also receive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave, as well as 13 paid holidays for non-essential positions. Essential positions receive bonus days in lieu of holidays. https://jobs.cityoflancasterpa.gov/benefits/