Utility Operator (WATER)

Construction Association of Michigan; Grosse Pointe Park, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan is seeking a versatile Public Works Equipment Operator/Inspector to work in Michigan. The role involves operating trucks and heavy equipment, maintaining streets and public works facilities, and responding to emergencies and overtime duties.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, and a CDL Class B with air brakes within a year, along with knowledge of safety, traffic laws, and water/sewer systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• S4 Water Distribution License at hire preferred, OR ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in Public Works and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work and equipment operations.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinance and regulations governing operation of automotive and other motorized vehicles.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise the work of an operational crew, in performing a variety of tasks within all departments.
• Knowledge of City's Water and Sewer and Storm system. Sanitary Pump station experience.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods under adverse climatic conditions.
• CDL/Class B- with Air Brakes Endorsement, within a year and possess updated medical card.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and work effectively under stress in contentious or confrontational situations.
• Ability to critically assess situations, problem-solve, and work within deadlines and changes in work priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, loader, tractor, and all other construction equipment as required within the department.
• Operates any and all specialized equipment within Public Works. Maintains streets and sidewalks, including tree trimming and cutting, drive sweeper, sewer cleaning machines, and related equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and overtime duties involving failures of utilities, including snow plowing and leaf collection, sewer back-ups, water main breaks, and other issues.
• Serves as a construction inspector on various projects, capital improvements and repair programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May work alone or with a small crew on repair, maintenance, construction, installation or servicing of streets, water systems, and buildings.

Skills

Manual labor stamina

Leadership ability

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL/Class B- with Air Brakes Endorsement

Job description

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, loader, tractor, and all other construction equipment as maybe required within the department.
• Operates any and all specialized equipment within the Department of Public Works. Maintains streets and sidewalks, including tree trimming and cutting, drive sweeper, sewer cleaning machines, (Jetter-Vac) Rubbish Trucks, Loaders, asphalt hot box, all equipment and maintenance pertaining to the Department of Public Works.
• Responds to all emergencies and/or overtime duties involving failure of city utilities system, including: snow plowing and leaf collection, sewer back-ups, water main breaks, collapse of catch basins, sink holes, trees, lawn equipment.
• Performs Parking Meter Maintenance when assigned. Performs any related work as may be required by the Supervisor of Public Works.
• May work alone or participates in the work of a small operational crew engaged in repair, maintenance, construction, installation or servicing of the following: city streets, alleys, curbs and sidewalks, water distribution system, Storm and Sanitary Systems, public buildings and mechanical and equipment repairs.
• Serves as a construction inspector on various construction projects, capital improvements and repair programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Minimum Qualifications of High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum S4 Water Distribution License at hire preferred, OR ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in the Public Works, and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work and equipment operations.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinance and regulations governing the operation of automotive and other motorized vehicles.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise the work of an operational crew, in performing a variety of tasks within all departments.
• Knowledge of City's Water and Sewer and Storm system. Sanitary Pump station experience.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods under adverse climatic conditions.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks.
• CDL/Class B- with Air Brakes Endorsement, within a year and possess updated medical card.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, professional contacts, the media, and the public.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and work effectively under stress in contentious or confrontational situations.
• Ability to critically assess situations, problem-solve, and work within deadlines and changes in work priorities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an outdoor setting with varied temperatures of hot and cold weather. May be asked to lift up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment may be noisy based on the equipment and machines used for the job.