Water Equipment Operator

City of Coweta, OK; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Coweta, OK is seeking a municipal maintenance worker to operate equipment for water, wastewater, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure. The role involves locating lines before excavation, addressing water and wastewater issues, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and tools.

The candidate should be able to perform physical labor, communicate effectively with residents and staff, and work safely on a crew to support construction and repair projects across the city’s

Qualificações

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Three to five years experience operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and work safely.
• Strong communication with the public and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Operates a variety of equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, streets, parks, and related infrastructure.
• Locates water and wastewater lines prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, and no water.
• Responds to complaints regarding wastewater backups, stoppages, and overflows.
• Interacts with residents and businesses to explain service interruptions and restoration times.
• Maintains equipment and tools; performs routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Reports defects to supervisor; supports crew in constructing and maintaining lines, meters, hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Checks water booster stations, elevated storage, sewer lift stations, and related pumps; operates 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.

Conhecimentos

Manual labor ability

Verbal & written communication

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Ferramentas

Power & hand tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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

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