Heavy Equipment Operator Water & Sewer

Town-of-Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marblehead seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform trenching, piping, and water/sewer system maintenance using backhoes, cranes, front-end loaders, and related gear. The role includes assisting mechanics and pipefitters, performing inspections, and supporting emergency repairs during storms or outages.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, Hydraulic Class C license, plus additional licenses (4A, 1C,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL with air brake and Tanker endorsement required.
• Hydraulic Class C License required.
• Additional licenses 4A, 1C and 4G preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Using department heavy equipment to excavate trenches, lift and lay piping, and move materials for water and sewer mains.
• Operate equipment during emergencies to repair systems during flooding or power outages.
• Assist in maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, and distribution systems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform sewer line inspections, leak detection, hydrant flushing, and sewer cleaning tasks.
• Operate other department equipment such as pumps, compressors, generators, rodding machines, and tractors.
• Mark out water and sewer mains and services as needed.
• Assist Mechanic/Pipe Fitter II with maintenance of distribution and collection systems.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as directed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years related experience

Job description

Operates Backhoe, Crane, front–end loader, Vacuum Truck, and the like, where special operating skills and licenses are required. Assists Mechanic/Pipefitters with daily inspection and maintenance of systems and emergency repairs. May be exposed to storm events as well as traffic, toxic chemicals, and electrical hazards, below-ground structures and trenches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Using the heavy equipment of the department, excavates trenches, lifts and lays piping, moves material required in construction and repairs to water mains, sewer mains and drain lines.
2. Uses the same equipment in emergencies, as required to repair or otherwise keep systems operating during periods of flooding, electrical power failure, and the like.
3. Assists in maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, outfalls, and equipment. Performs troubleshooting for malfunctioning equipment, collection system, and distribution system as directed
4. Does necessary masonry work, assists in video inspections and sealing of sewer lines, and conducts manhole inspections. Performs leak detection, hydrant flushing, grease and root control, sewer cleaning and the like.
5. Operate other equipment the department has, including but not limited to pumps, compressors, generators, rodding machines, and tractors.
6. Mark out-of-water, sewer mains and services.
7. Assists Mechanic Pipe Fitter II with maintenance of distribution and collection system.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature and complexity, as directed.

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent, , Commercial Driver’s License (with air brake and Tanker endorsement), Hydraulic Class C License. Additional licenses 4A, 1C, and 4G. Minimum of 3 years of related experience. Must demonstrate the ability to operate all of the Commission's equipment.

Preferred but not required

Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License.

EOE/AA