Water Equipment Operator

$43,079 - $46,856/Yr

Forsyth County, GA - Cumming, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cumming, GA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform work associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of water/wastewater utilities. Under direct supervision, this position performs the full range of Water Service and Wastewater duties. This is the entry level grade in the Water Equipment Operator series, however, depending on prior experience/training and certifications the department reserves the right to hire candidates and promote accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Drives/operates a variety of heavy/medium equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water/wastewater utility lines and mains.
• Locates water lines, sewer lines, and other utilities using metal locator or probing rod.
• Excavates around utility lines, cables, gas mains, and service lines.
• Operates tapping machine to connect services into main lines.
• Attaches water meters to service lines.
• Repairs and maintains service lines and mains.
• Flushes water lines and mains.
• Operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains water/wastewater pumping stations and tanks.
• Utilizes sewer camera to inspect sewer lines.
• Performs landscaping tasks associated with projects.
• Maintains current records of location of water lines.
• Tests meters and services to ensure proper operations.
• Performs customer service functions.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of tools, parts, and supplies on utility truck.
• Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
• Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment in operable condition.
• Assists with traffic control at work sites.
• Follows safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, and other documents.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, builders, developers, customers, vendors, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry level experience and/or training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance is desirable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• May require possession and maintenance of valid Department of Transportation Flagging certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Georgia Water Distribution System Operator certification.
• Georgia Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.

Benefits

• Personal Leave Accrual
• Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
• Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
• Retirement Plan (401K)