Water Equipment Operator

One Wagoner County; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

One Wagoner County is seeking an equipment operator to support the maintenance and repair of city water, wastewater, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure. The role involves locating lines, responding to service complaints, and performing general labor as part of a crew.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of relevant equipment experience, strong safety practices, and the ability to work effectively with residents and coworkers. Moderate physical work is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of Public Works infrastructure.
• 3–5 years experience operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods; work safely; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment used in maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, streets, and parks.
• Locates water and wastewater lines prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, low pressure, water quality issues, or no water.
• Responds to wastewater backups, stoppages, and overflows.
• Maintains equipment and tools; performs routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Repairs and installs street signage; reads water meters as directed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Description

General Purpose Operates various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water and wastewater infrastructure, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure.

Examples of Duties

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operates a variety of equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, parks, and street department operations
• Locates water and wastewater lines prior to excavation
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, and / or no water
• Responds to complaints regarding wastewater backups, stoppages, and / or overflows
• Makes contact with residents and business owners in areas where water / wastewater services may be interrupted, provides an explanation and estimated time frame when services may be restored
• Maintains equipment and tools in proper working order, performing routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Reports equipment and tool defects to supervisor
• Performs required labor, as part of a crew, involved in the construction and maintenance of streets, wastewater collection lines, water distribution lines, water meters, manholes, valves, and fire hydrants
• Performs checks on water booster stations, elevated water storage, sewer lift stations, and other related pumps as directed
• Operates a variety of power and hand tools
• Mows grass, trims hedges, and cuts weeds as directed
• Picks up trash and litter as directed
• Repairs and installs street signage
• Removes, replaces, and reads water meters as directed

Typical Qualifications

• Desired Minimum Qualifications
• Education and Experience:
• (A)Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• (B)Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• (A)Basic knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in the maintenance, construction, operation and repair of Public Works infrastructure
• (B)Three to five years experience in the operation of the listed tools and equipment
• (C)Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions