Senior Water System Equipment Operator

City of Dothan, AL; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dothan, AL is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support water and wastewater construction and maintenance projects. The role involves operating heavy equipment, digging trenches, and performing asphalt cuts as needed.

You will collect samples, assist with bore operations, and respond to emergencies. The position requires knowledge of water system infrastructure, safety policies, and the ability to supervise others when the supervisor is away.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water system infrastructure construction, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the city geography, including street names and locations.
• Skill in operating a variety of equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in directing the work of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on crews performing water treatment and distribution work.
• Dig trenches and install trench boxes; perform asphalt/street cuts for repairs.
• Operate listed equipment and other assigned machinery.
• Collect samples and transport to external labs for analysis.
• Supervise and participate in directional bore operations; mix drilling fluids as specified.
• Clear rights-of-way; remove debris and vegetation from easements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and report repairs.
• Direct work of personnel when supervisor is absent.
• Locate underground utilities and perform grounds maintenance.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies when on call; address customer complaints; manage storm responses.

Skills

Equipment operation

Prioritization

Hand & power tools

Directing work

Oral & written communication

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Crane truck

Dump truck

Line truck

Forklift

Front end loader

Trencher

Directional drilling (HDD)

Job description

City of Dothan, AL is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support water and wastewater construction and maintenance projects. The role involves operating heavy equipment, digging trenches, and performing asphalt cuts as needed.

You will collect samples, assist with bore operations, and respond to emergencies. The position requires knowledge of water system infrastructure, safety policies, and the ability to supervise others when the supervisor is away.