City of Tulsa - Waste Water Operator III

The City of Tulsa Raw Water Supply department is looking for someone to interview & start immediately.

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION

Under general supervision, performs operation of heavy and complex motorized equipment while working as a member of a crew engaged in a hazardous, heavy construction and/or major repair or maintenance activities for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure and other related assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Operates various pieces of heavy equipment including backhoes, trackhoes, loaders, and tractor trailer rigs Operates a variety of small equipment Acts as the Water/Wastewater Operator IV in their absence Performs skilled maintenance and minor repairs on excavation and specialized water and sewer equipment Trains, instructs, and directs others in the use of various heavy equipment Administers

OKIE 811

guidelines for safely excavating around utilities Performs proper excavation and backfill/compaction in accordance with OSHA trenching & shoring regulations and City construction standards. Performs 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and non-emergency work on the City of Tulsa's water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Must report to work on a regular and timely basis Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience:

Must meet one of the following options or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 100 1. (a) Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED); and, (b) Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; including, (c) Semiskilled and skilled work in the major repair or heavy construction field with some lead work responsibility or one (1) year as a

Water/Wastewater Operator II Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:

Considerable knowledge of manual work practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of varied semiskilled major repair and heavy construction work Considerable knowledge of the City policies and governmental rules and regulations relating to the hazards and safety precautions of the work Prefer demonstrated knowledge in Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality regulations and requirements of Oklahoma Department of Transportation Ability to: Ability to use and instruct others in the use of hand and mechanical tools and equipment Ability to operate, read, interpret, and instruct others utilizing operation and equipment manuals Ability to maintain daily records Ability to perform basic math calculations Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and water, sanitary and storm sewer atlases Ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding

Schedule :

Monday-Friday 6am-230pm

Requirements :

Background check, pre-employment drug screen, HS diploma/GED, Driver's license, 3 years experience heavy construction

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.35 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction:

3 years (Preferred)

Water Treatment & Distribution Occupations:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person