Senior Equipment Operator: Water & Sewer Public Works

City of South Haven; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Haven seeks a full-time Equipment Operator in Public Works to perform water and sewer distribution construction and maintenance using heavy equipment such as loaders and backhoes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, and be able to obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within nine months; S-4 certification within 24 months; S-2 preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience as an Equipment Operator or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate power-driven equipment such as pay loader, snowplow, street sweeper, backhoe, and more.
• Perform street maintenance and install/maintain water and sewer mains with fittings.
• Be on-call for rotating assignments in Water/Sewer Department.
• Complete required concrete work for public works.
• Replace, repair, and read water meters and record readings.
• Ensure safety standards and perform routine vehicle/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of South Haven seeks a full-time Equipment Operator in Public Works to perform water and sewer distribution construction and maintenance using heavy equipment such as loaders and backhoes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, and be able to obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within nine months; S-4 certification within 24 months; S-2 preferred.