Senior Equipment Operator: Water & Street Systems Expert

City of Pocatello; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PERSI Retirement

Vacation Time

Sick Time

11 Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

The Senior Equipment Operator at the City of Pocatello performs equipment operation and maintenance across the Department, using a wide range of heavy machinery and ensuring safety procedures on job sites. This role may supervise crews and requires strong knowledge of trenching, water line work, and utility installations.

Requires a Class A CDL with endorsements and a Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification, plus high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL with tanker and trailer or other specified endorsements.
• Flagging certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Three (3) years of heavy equipment experience is preferred.
• Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification is required.
• Hiring Note: The Senior Equipment Operator position requires a Class A CDL with endorsements within six (6) months of hire, and a Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment in the Department inventory including, but not limited to graders, paving and milling equipment, bulldozers, large excavators, backhoes, loader, dump truck, sweeper, camera van, equipment transport vehicles, water trucks, compactors, boring equipment, snow plows, and related street maintenance equipment.
• Assists in training other employees on operating equipment.
• Assesses job site for marked and unmarked utilities. Monitors job site for compliance with safety procedures and protocols.
• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs flagging and traffic control duties at work sites.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Equipment operators are responsible for recognizing and excavating a safe trench excavation around various underground utilities. Assists plumbers with installation and repair of water lines, service lines, hydrants, and valves. Backfills, compacts and patches utility cuts in pavement. May be assigned to assist with pulling pumps and cleaning water storage tanks. May provide direction to other employees at a job site. Fills-in vacant position on night and weekend shifts.

Skills

Operate equipment

Train others

Direction to crews

Traffic control

Vehicle maintenance

English communication

Safety compliance

Site grading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL with tanker/trailer endorsements

Flagging certification

CPR and First Aid certification

3+ years heavy equipment experience (preferred)

Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification

Job description

The Senior Equipment Operator at the City of Pocatello performs equipment operation and maintenance across the Department, using a wide range of heavy machinery and ensuring safety procedures on job sites. This role may supervise crews and requires strong knowledge of trenching, water line work, and utility installations.

Requires a Class A CDL with endorsements and a Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification, plus high school diploma or GED.