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JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator IDEPARTMENT: Public WorksDIVISION: Sewer MaintenanceJOB TYPE: Full - TimeSALARY: $15.45 hourly, ($32,153.00 annually) w/o an CDL LicenseWith Class A CDL salary will be $17.45 hourly, ($36,296.00 annually)Job Summary/ScopeOperates equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the City's sanitary & combined sewer system. This equipment includes but not limited to dump trucks, high loaders, backhoes, jet vacuum trucks, bucket trucks, and snow removal equipment. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Operates and maintains equipment including dump truck, back hoe, high loader, Stetco Crane, Vactor truck, Jet rodder, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.* Transports tools and equipment to jobs.* Shovels gravel, dirt, debris, and perform general labor tasks.* Constructs concrete forms and assists with concrete finish work.* Spreads salt and plows snow in winter.* Cuts weeds and brush around sewer inlets.* Removes mud and trash from sewer inlets.* Required to be on call and/or carry a pager and responds to emergencies as needed.* Hauls dirt, rock and other material.* Operates jack hammer.* Sets up barricades.* Locates utility lines as needed.* Maintains regular and reliable attendanceOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all other related duties as assigned.Employee Behavior and ConductCity employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Skills in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used in the construction and maintenance of sewer facilities.* Knowledge of carpentry and concrete work.* Knowledge of general sewer construction procedures.* Must have a working knowledge of proper shoring techniques.* Ability to follow instructions.* Six months to one year prior experience in related field required.* Must obtain valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment.* Knowledge of proper barricading & traffic control procedures* Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.* Required to Pass NIMS 100 & 700 testing within 90 days of employment.Material and Equipment Directly UsedOperates a variety of equipment, including dump truck, snow plow, jack hammer, back hoe, high loader, Vactor truck, Jet rodder, Stetco crane, chain saw and other tools directly related to the maintenance of the sewer facilities. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.Working Environment/Physical RequirementsWork is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from confined spaces, large excavations, sewer odors, poisonous gases, sanitary sewage, vermin, extreme cold, heat, wind and wet. Must be able to stand for long periods and operate equipment with dexterity. Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 80 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds and pulling loads up to 300 pounds. Must have the ability to pull a charged sewer cleaning hose up to 50' and occasionally several hundred feet across fences and through various types of terrain. Must have the ability to regularly assemble, install & disconnect 5 to 6 sections of vacuum tubing weighing up to 120 pounds. Work involves occasional frequent climbing, bending, squatting and reaching.Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and must be approved by the appropriate supervisor.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalentPassing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.