Heavy Equipment Operator Water & Sewer

Town of Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for the Water and Sewer Department. You will operate backhoe, crane, front-end loader, vacuum truck, and related gear to dig, lay piping, and support emergency repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma, CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, Hydraulic Class C license, and 3+ years of related experience. Preference for Grade 1 Water Distribution/Collection licenses; EO/AA applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Hydraulic Class C License.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate all Commission equipment.
• Preferred: Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License.

Responsibilities

• Excavates trenches and moves piping using department heavy equipment.
• Repairs and maintains water/sewer systems during floods or outages.
• Maintains pumping stations, tanks, and equipment; troubleshoots systems.
• Cleans and inspects sewers; performs leak detection and root control.
• Operates additional equipment and marks utilities.
• Assists in maintenance and with distribution/collection systems.
• Performs other duties of similar nature.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and Tanker endorsement

Hydraulic Class C License

4A

1C

4G

Job description

SUMMARY:

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