LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

SUMMARY:

Operates and controls light equipment such as sewer jetting machine, air compressor, dump trucks, tapping machines and others as assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates light equipment and hand tools such as sewer jetting machine, air compressor, tapping machines, trucks and other machines utilized in the maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines or facilities. Uses larger machines and hand tools as required. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance on all light equipment. Job duties include those of the Utility Worker as well as the proficient use of all equipment classified as light equipment. Knowledge of the proper and safe operation of light equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and manuals. Ability to convey thoughts both orally and in written form. Must be able to follow simple instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 1O's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or- two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Tennessee Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While pe1forming the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and/or balance. The employee' is required to use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in all weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to wet conditions; high, precarious places; acidic, toxic, or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; noise level in the work environment can be loud.