Streets Equipment Operator

JOB General PurposeOperates various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water and wastewater infrastructure, streets, parks, and storm drain infrastructure.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperates a variety of equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water, wastewater, parks, and street department operationsLocates water and wastewater lines prior to excavationResponds to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, and / or no waterResponds to complaints regarding wastewater backups, stoppages, and / or overflows Makes contact with residents and business owners in areas where water / wastewater services may be interrupted, provides an explanation and estimated time frame when services may be restoredMaintains equipment and tools in proper working order, performing routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment Reports equipment and tool defects to supervisorPerforms required labor, as part of a crew, involved in the construction and maintenance of streets, wastewater collection lines, water distribution lines, water meters, manholes, valves, and fire hydrantsPerforms checks on water booster stations, elevated water storage, sewer lift stations, and other related pumps as directedOperates a variety of power and hand toolsMows grass, trims hedges, and cuts weeds as directedPicks up trash and litter as directedRepairs and installs street signageRemoves, replaces, and reads water meters as directed