Equipment Operator (Water Distribution)

City of Sidney, Ohio; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sidney, Ohio is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Water Distribution department. The role involves operating, maintaining and repairing the water distribution system as part of a crew, with duties including field assignments and emergency repairs outside normal hours.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and Ohio EPA Class I Distribution license within 18 months. Residency may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid class B CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Underground Utilities or related field is desirable.
• Possession or ability to possess Ohio EPA Class I Distribution license within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain residency as required by the City.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair the City’s water distribution system.
• Perform field duties, assignments, and repairs as part of the crew.
• May work within any part of the Underground Utilities department as directed by the Foreman.
• Provide reliable delivery of utility services, respond promptly to emergencies outside normal hours.

Skills

Underground Utilities experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B with tanker endorsement

Ohio EPA Class I Distribution license (within 18 months)

Job description

General Description

The Water Distribution department is tasked with operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution system; performing repairs of the distribution system. The Equipment Operator is an entry-level position and serves as a member of the crew in the performance of field duties, assignments, assessments and repair of the distribution system. The Equipment Operator may also be required to work within any part of the Underground Utilities department as directed by the Foreman.

As a public employee this position is responsible for providing reliable delivery of utility services. This position requires consistent and prompt response to emergency repairs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid class B CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Underground Utilities or other closely related experience (construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical or similar) is desirable.
• Possession or the ability to possess an Ohio EPA Class I Distribution license within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain residency as required by the City.

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