Utility Equipment Operator I - Wastewater

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Wastewater System, a division of the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU), is seeking a skilled Utility Equipment Operator I to perform preventative cleaning, maintenance, construction and repair of sanitary sewers to ensure reliable service for commercial, domestic and industrial customers. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m., and requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience operating heavy trucks and construction

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and construction equipment heavier than pickup trucks; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative cleaning, maintenance, construction and repair of sanitary sewers.
• Perform inspection duties to ensure reliable sewer service for commercial, domestic, and industrial customers.

Skills

Truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Inspection duties

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

CDL (required or within 90 days)

Job description

Lincoln Wastewater System is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU.

Lincoln Wastewater System is responsible for all aspects of operating and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system and water resource recovery facilities. It is our mission to provide vital wastewater services to the citizens and customers of Lincoln, ensuring the highest possible levels of public health, economic growth, environmental quality, and fiscal responsibility for the community.

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Utility Equipment Operator I to join our team. This position requires skilled work providing preventative cleaning, maintenance, construct and repair, and perform inspection duties on sanitary sewers to provide reliable sewer service to commercial, domestic, and industrial customers.

*This Safety Sensitive position is subject to Mandatory Drug Testing policies as a condition of employment.

Hours:

Full time; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and construction equipment heavier than pickup trucks; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Valid driver's license. Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.

If you currently have a CDL, prior to being hired for this position you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register