G116 - Equipment Operator I - Sewer Maintenance

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Storm Water Equipment Operator to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system in Columbus, GA. The role includes training and supervising crews, conducting daily equipment maintenance, and assisting with cave-ins and related repairs.

Responsibilities also include maintaining inventory, performing repairs on storm sewer components, and completing required records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of storm water system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned personnel.
• Proficiency with backhoe, dump truck, and other equipment.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred or required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment to support storm water installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Train, supervise, and monitor assigned personnel.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety inspections on equipment.
• Assist crews with cave-in identification and vacuum/high-pressure water services.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Complete required records and reports.

Skills

supervision

problem solving

oral & written communication

reading & math basics

team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Backhoe operation

Dump truck operation

Chain saw

Pipe repair tools

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.

• 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 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.

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.

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:

• 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.