Equipment Operator II - Wastewater

City Of Logan; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

City Of Logan in Logan, Utah is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for wastewater operations. Under general supervision, you will operate small to medium-size motorized equipment and assist with wastewater system maintenance.

You will handle high pressure sewer cleaning, CCTV gear, backhoes, and trucks, support safety procedures, and help install or repair lines while coordinating with the Water/Wastewater Division.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time construction and maintenance experience preferred.
• Wastewater Collection IV Certification required within the first year.
• Must obtain Utah CDL appropriate to the equipment.
• Ability to read manuals and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewer cleaning and CCTV equipment as needed.
• Inspect and repair leaks; install/repair lines and fittings.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance of wastewater lines.
• Assist crew chief with barricading, signing and safety tasks.
• Support Water/Wastewater Division staff as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Sewer equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Reading maps/drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wastewater Collection IV Certification (Utah)

Valid Utah CDL (commercial driver's license)

Job description

Salary: $23.01 - $27.07 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Division Manager (varies)

Location: Logan, Utah

Department: Public Works

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed Position: No

Job Number: 26-83

Closing Date: Until filled

Description

Under general supervision, operates small to medium-size motorized equipment and other various pieces of machinery in a variety of activities including wastewater system maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operates high pressure sewer cleaning and closed circuit T.V. equipment, backhoe, dump truck, crew truck and other equipment in the maintenance of wastewater collection; assists crew chief with duties such as barricading, proper signing, and safety procedures, repairs leaks and installs lines using various size and type of pipes and fitting types; uses various hand and power tools in the repair installation and maintenance of wastewater transmission lines. Support other staff in the Water/Wastewater Division as required.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the functions, operating methods, and care required for a wide variety of small to large-size motorized construction maintenance and automotive equipment. Knowledge of sewer equipment. Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions for equipment operation. Knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics. Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment. Knowledge of street surfacing materials, including asphalt, other petroleum products and aggregates and street paving processes. Knowledge of OSHA safety standards. Skill in the efficient and safe operation of assigned equipment. Skill in performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks. Skill in general motorized and non-motorized equipment maintenance. Skill in reading maps, drawings, and construction plans.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a standard senior high school or equivalent.

Experience equivalent to two (2) years full-time construction and maintenance work involving the operation of small to large-size equipment is preferred.

Wastewater Collection IV Certifications from the State of Utah are required within the first year of employment.

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.

Must be able to understand, interpret, and implement written and oral instructions in users manuals and equipment specifications.

Must be able to operate controls of vehicle, repeatedly using wrists and hands.

Ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.

Must be capable of lifting in excess of 75 pounds without adverse consequences.

Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles repeatedly.

Essentials

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits

Benefits are available to Full-time employees.