Equipment Operator II - G120 - Sewer Maintenance

Columbus, Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Columbus is seeking a dedicated individual to operate motorized equipment for maintaining the storm water system. This role involves delivering materials, supervising personnel, and performing repairs on storm sewer systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of storm water maintenance practices and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Join a team where your skills will contribute to the community's infrastructure and environmental health. If you are passionate about hands-on work and leadership, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools and techniques for storm water system repair.
• Ability to supervise personnel and manage operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment for storm water system maintenance.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel in daily operations.

Skills

Knowledge of storm water system maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Management and supervision skills

Oral and written communication

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

High school education

Specialized training in occupational field

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Eductor Truck

Chain saws

Box blades

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• Operates dump trucks to deliver material and to remove debris from job sites.
• Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel.
• Performs daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment; cleans and secures truck and 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.

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.
• Skill in the operation of an Eductor Truck.
• Skill in the operation of backhoes, tillers, dump trucks, box blades, and chain saws.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

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. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to two years' experience or service. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

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.

• 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.

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.