Equipment Operator II Sewer Maintenance

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CITY OF ST JOSEPH

Occupation:

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Location:

SAINT JOSEPH, MO - 64501

Positions available: 2 Job #: 13816921

Posted:

02/13/2026

Updated:

02/13/2026

Expires:

05/31/2026 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 6 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Description:

JOB TITLE

EquipmentOperator II

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION

Sewer Maintenance

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled Job Summary/Scope Operates equipment used in the maintenance and construction of the Citys sanitary & combined sewer system. Makes repairs to gravity sewer mains, gravity sewer manholes, catch basins; installs/replaces ADA ramps in conjunction with catch basin repair, cleans gravity sewer system using vac trucks and jet rod trucks, inspects sewers and manholes using a CCTV system, and tests sewers for leaks using smoke and/or dye testing tools. Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Limited supervisory responsibilities. No budgetary responsibilities. Supervisory Responsibility Integral to the position of Equipment Operator II is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, and correcting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities OPERATES and maintains equipment including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, high loader, bucket truck, vacuum sewer cleaner, jet rod truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.

TRANSPORTS

tools and equipment to and from jobs. SHOVELS gravel, dirt, debris, and performs 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 respond 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 attendance. ACTS as crew leader as needed. Other Duties and Responsibilities

PERFORMS

all other related duties as assigned.