Heavy Equipment Operator II (Meter Management)

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

• CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE

Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3 6 and 12 months of service.

Valid Drivers License : $1500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license.

Class A or Class B CDL : $3000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary).

Continuation of this Recruitment / Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

REPORTS TO : Varies - Depending on Assignment

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION : Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

PAY GRADE : 112

SAFETY SENSITIVE : CDL - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water / sewer distribution and collection systems. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to : operating / maintaining heavy equipment; transporting materials and equipment; performing labor activities; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm. This position will be subject to be on call every 6 weeks for 7 days straight. Must be available to participate in 24 / 7 on-call rotation.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent with two years construction heavy equipment operation maintenance labor or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License within six months of date of hire.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certification within six months of date of hire.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operates equipment such as a backhoe track-hoe front-end loader and bulldozer used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs.

Operates equipment such as a tractor bushhog tree cutter chain saw harrow seeder and tandem dump truck used in right-of-way cleaning and maintenance.

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul materials.

Operates a small truck winch truck earth boring machine trencher and sanitary sewer rodding machine.

Operates equipment used to install water and sewer mains.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.

Operates tools such as a pipe threader jackhammer and other tools used in making water and sewer line taps and repairs; operates various gas- and electric-powered tools.

Operates tamp to compact dirt.

Performs general laboring activities related to water and sewer construction.

Performs water taps.

Assists in setting large meters and laying pipes.

Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.

Responds to emergency service calls to repair water and sewer lines as required.

Prepares and / or receives various forms reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.

Responds to routine requests for information from officials employees members of the staff the public or other individuals.

May perform duties of supervisor in his / her absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional duties when assigned to Meter Management Division :

Assists in setting large meters and installing concrete vaults.

Assists in setting up GPS units to record GPS data.

Installs and repairs AMI meters.

Cleans and maintains equipment and buildings as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Public Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator II.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to utility construction improvements and maintenance of traffic laws and of other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of water and sewer line construction and repair techniques proper safety procedures and compaction characteristics of different soils.

Skill in using standard tools such as wrenches shovels picks mechanic tools power tools etc.

Skill in operating various machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck winch truck front-end loader tractor bulldozer track-hoe backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer bushhog tree cutter chain saw harrow seeder trencher sewer rodding machine pipe threader gas-powered saw etc.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to plan organize and / or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.

Supplemental Information

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck winch truck front-end loader tractor bulldozer track-hoe backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer bushhog tree cutter chain saw harrow seeder trencher sewer rodding machine pipe threader gas-powered saw mechanic tools power tools etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires : stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work. May be exposed to such elements as diseases toxic chemicals raw sewage inclement weather and high-pressure unregulated water flows.

DATA CONCEPTION : Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION : Requires the ability to hear speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and / or directions from co-workers assistants or supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY : Requires ability to read a variety of maps drawings informational documentation directions instructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports forms etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE : Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative or technical languages including mechanical / plumbing terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; calculate percentages; perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials.

FORM / SPATIAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck winch truck front-end loader tractor bulldozer track-hoe backhoe boring machine small truck jackhammer bushhog tree cutter chain saw harrow seeder trencher sewer rodding machine pipe threader gas-powered saw mechanic tools power tools etc.

MOTOR COORDINATION : Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to lift bend push pull manipulate equipment / tools and objects as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery and equipment hand tools mechanic tools power tools and pipe / fitting supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION : Requires the ability to talk and / or hear : (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or .

Key Skills

Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Cost Estimation,ABAP,E Learning,FX,Building Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1