Equipment Operator I - G116 -Sewer Maintenance

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a skilled operator to run motorized equipment for storm water installation, maintenance, and repair. You will supervise assigned personnel, perform daily equipment maintenance, and assist with cave-in work and utility services.

The role requires knowledge of storm water systems, strong problem-solving and supervisory abilities, and a valid Georgia driver’s license (CDL preferred). Outdoor work is typical in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
• Skill in the investigation and resolution of drainage problems.
• Skill in implementing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and monitor the work of assigned personnel.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment.
• Assist crews with identifying cave-in ownership; assist other departments with vacuum and high pressure water services.
• Maintain inventory of all supplies and equipment.
• Operate a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw.
• Participate in repair and maintenance activities; repair cave-ins on storm sewer boxes and pipes; replace pipes and broken grates; remove trees; build inlet boxes; repair walkways.
• Complete required records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Storm water knowledge

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Reading & math basics

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL certification

Tools

Backhoe operation

Dump truck operation

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.

• Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel.
• Performs daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment.
• Assists crews with identifying cave-in ownership; assists other departments with vacuum and high pressure water services.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment.
• Operates a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw.
• Participates in repair and maintenance activities; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer boxes; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer pipes; replaces pipe joints; operates a backhoe as needed; replaces broken grates and inlets; removes trees from roadways; builds inlet boxes; repairs brick walkways.
• Completes required records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.
• Skill in the investigation and resolution of drainage problems.
• Skill in implementing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational And Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Required

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 - close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.