Water Equipment Operator

Coweta, City of (OK); Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Coweta is seeking a skilled Municipal Maintenance Worker to operate equipment across water, wastewater, streets, parks, and related infrastructure. You will perform line locating before excavation and respond to water and sewer issues for residents and businesses.

You will also maintain equipment, collaborate with crews on construction tasks, and interact with the public to provide clear timelines during service interruptions.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience operating listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor, work safely, and communicate effectively with the public.

Responsabilidades

• Operate equipment used in maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, parks, and street operations.
• _locates water and wastewater lines prior to excavation_
• Responds to water leaks, low water pressure, and water quality issues.
• Responds to wastewater backups, stoppages, and overflows.
• Communicates with residents and business owners about service interruptions and restore times.
• Maintains equipment and tools; performs routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Reports equipment defects to supervisor.
• Performs labor as part of crew for streets, wastewater lines, water distribution, meters, manholes, valves, and hydrants.
• Checks water booster stations and storage, sewer lift stations, and related pumps.

Conocimientos

Public Works maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Herramientas

Power tools

Hand tools

Water/wastewater infrastructure equipment

Descripción del empleo

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