Water Distribution Equipment Operator II-III

City of Ashland, Kentucky; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Water Works in Ashland, KY, seeks a Water Distribution Field Supervisor/Crew Leader to oversee crews and operate distribution equipment on-site. The role requires CDL Class B and several years of construction equipment experience.

You will supervise in absence of senior operators and perform maintenance duties as part of daily responsibilities. Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining the water distribution system, performing preventive maintenance, and facilitating safe

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent, EOII: 3 years construction equipment operation/maintenance experience; EOIII: 5 years operating excavation equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium vehicles and equipment to construct and maintain water distribution system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment after use.
• Detects malfunctions and makes minor repairs or recommendations for major repairs.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment following safety regulations.
• Back-up operator in absence of Equipment Operator III.
• Performs maintenance duties when not operating equipment.
• Assists in installing water taps and correcting water-line problems.

Job description

Supervisor

Water Distribution Field Supervisor/ Crew Leader

Supervises

Equipment Operator III may supervise Distribution Operators/Maintenance Workers in absence of Crew Leader

Grade

5 or 7 Pay Range: $21.483-$31.902/hr. or $24.423-$37.610/ hr.

Class Characteristics

Under general supervision, operates light to medium vehicles and equipment and performs maintenance worker duties when not operating vehicles or equipment.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium vehicles and equipment to construct and maintain water distribution system.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment and vehicles.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment after use.
• Detects malfunctions in equipment and makes minor repairs or recommendations for major repairs.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment following traffic safety regulations.
• Equipment Operator II serves as back-up operator in absence of Equipment Operator III.
• Performs maintenance duties when not operating vehicles and equipment.
• Equipment Operator III assists in the installation of water taps and correcting problems in water lines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by, EOII: three (3) years of construction work experience, including operation and maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles, EOIII: five (5) years of full-time or nearly full-time work experience operating and maintaining excavation equipment (i.e. backhoe, track hoe or equivalent), including maintenance or the operation of vehicles and equipment. Attendance at vocational school in related field preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensing Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Class I-IV WD Certification is desired but not required.

Availability

Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at any time.

Overtime Provision

Non-exempt.

Closing Date and Time

Thursday, Octob… {