Light Equipment Operator - Water Dept.

City Of Grovetown; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grovetown is seeking a dedicated Light Equipment Operator for the Stormwater Department. The ideal candidate will perform essential functions related to the maintenance of municipal water, stormwater, and sewer systems, with responsibilities that include operating small equipment, performing manual labor, and ensuring safety on the job. This position not only offers competitive pay but also provides comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

100% paid medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short term disability

Paid retirement

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience in a similar position required.
• Ability to perform physical labor under adverse conditions.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water, stormwater, and sewer systems.
• Operate small engine equipment and perform manual tasks.
• Respond to storm emergencies and assist other departments.

Skills

Operating small engine equipment

Safe operation of trucks

Maintaining equipment

Using hand and power tools

Basic safety regulations

Manual labor

Customer service

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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The City of Grovetown is hiring a Light Equipment Operator in our Stormwater Department. This position pays $17.54 per hour. All full-time employees are eligible for 100% paid medical insurance, dental coverage, life insurance, short term disability, and paid retirement.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to perform daily tasks associated with maintaining water, stormwater, and sewer systems, perform a variety of tasks relating to construction, maintenance, and service activities, operates small engine equipment, power tools and light trucks, and performs heavy physical labor under adverse conditions. Position requires training and experience normally associated with 6-12 months in a similar position.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

•Works as a member of Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater crew

•Cuts rights-of-way, digs, and back fills trenches

•Assists with laying pipe

•Cleans catch basins/manholes

•Repairs or installs water meters and fire hydrants

•Uses rods to unstop sewers and basins

•Makes water and sewer taps as required by work orders

•Packs supplies needed at job site(s)

•Clears debris that may stop water flow through manholes and pipes

•Reacts to storm emergencies and assists other departments as needed

•Takes corrective action on missing/damaged meters

•Uses safety equipment and materials as required

•Keeps equipment and vehicles in good operating order

•Participates in preparation work for special events of the City

•Performs other duties as assigned or required of the program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Knowledge of City geography including City maps/streets/locations

•Knowledge of appropriate materials used in operation and maintenance

•Knowledge of the water and sewer system operations

•Knowledge of City policies and procedures related to operation of the department

•Skill in operating small engine equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, and edgers

•Skill in safe operation and driving of light and heavy trucks

•Skill in maintaining equipment

•Skill in using hand tools and power tools, such as chainsaws/pole saws

•Skill in performing basic safety regulations

•Skill in proactively noticing safety hazards in streets or rights-of-way and correcting problem(s)

•Ability to be cross-trained to perform other related duties

•Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time

•Ability to understand oral and written instructions

•Ability to read, write, and speak English

•Ability and skill to deal courteously and tactfully with fellow employees and the general public

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public

Complexity: Employee follows established rules, guidelines and policies and may make suggestions for updates or changes. Incumbent must have the ability to understand the scope, functions, and job duties with minimal instruction. Job is complex due to the volume of work to be done.

Contacts:Contacts are generally with City employees and members of the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to render services and provide or exchange information to the general public.

Guidelines: Guidelines of the program are clear and specific and may require minimal interpretation. Grant guidelines are clear and specific. Incumbent receives instructions from work orders and verbal commands from the supervisor.

Physical Demands: Position requires frequent lifting (of items weighing more than 50 pounds), bending, stooping, crouching, crawling and working overhead. Incumbent must be in good physical condition and be able to tolerate long periods of time working in extreme heat or cold and other adverse weather conditions.

Supervisory Controls:This position works under the direct supervision of the Water System Supervisor and receives training from the same. Work is somewhat routine and work details are explained at the beginning of the work assignment. Supervisor would monitor work performance during and after work assignment.

Work Environment:Work is typically performed on streets, roads, rights-of-way, and outdoor areas in an uncontrolled environment. There is much exposure to noise, dirt, dust, grease, grime, contaminated trash, and infectious disease.

Requirements:

•Employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license

•Employee must have at least six months' experience working in a similar position

•Employee must possess a high school diploma/GED

•Employee must be at least 18 years of age

•Employee subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen

•Employee must follow all policies, rules, and regulations of the City

•Must be able to work evenings and weekends if needed

Submit a completed City application and supporting documents to Human Resources, City of Grovetown, P.O. Box 120, Grovetown, GA 30813 or email to [e-mail].

The City of Grovetown is an equal opportunity employer and abides by ADA.