NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Equipment Operator Utilities
Clemson 29631, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20.10/hr - $22.11/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that is part of the City of Clemson, SC, and they are seeking an Equipment Operator Utilities. The role involves performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems, as well as operating heavy equipment and trucks for utility maintenance and repair activities.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and performs repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances in a safe and effective manner. Must be able to repair both water, sewer and stormwater lines so as to not jeopardize the health of the public and crewmembers
Must be able to use good construction installation techniques and processes for water, sewer and stormwater line installations and repairs
Operates heavy equipment and trucks under a variety of conditions performing required work tasks in a safe and effective manner
Operates equipment and vehicles in proper manner, in the performance of those tasks for which it was intended for use, and within established city safety policy
Maintains records of work orders serviced and addresses. Records materials and time needed to complete tasks and reports to the supervisor
Pushes levers and depresses pedals on backhoe/excavator to move machine, to lower and push shovel into material, and to lift, swing, and dump contents of shovel into truck, car, or onto conveyor, hopper, or stockpile
Operates the Jet/Vac truck and jetter trailer to alleviate sewer problems, and clean lines as needed
Operates the rights-of –way tractor
Performs duties of utility technician and acts as crew leader of utility technicians
Provides on-call duty coverage at least fourteen weeks per year during non-working hours as per duty roster
Performs required preventative inspection and maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks in accordance with established standards and advises the supervisor of any mechanical problems or need for upcoming scheduled service
Cleans equipment as needed
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment
Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur
Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed
Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment
Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s)
Participates in safety training, makes suggestions as necessary; serves on committees or inspection teams when appropriate
Wears seatbelt while driving to and from job sites
Operates a variety of motorized vehicles, equipment, and machinery including cranes, trailer, diesel electric generators, gas engine, generator sets, rotary hammer, jack hammer, side grinder, tapping machine, trailer, pumps, bush hog, boring unit, jacks, ditch jacks, air-pacs, blowers, jet vac truck, right of way tractor, back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, compressors, mobile radio, Hydra-stop equipment, sewer line television equipment, tamps, computer aided leak detection device and analyzer, computer aided sewer flow monitor, computer, phone, calculator, grade leveling device, service line replacement system, tapping machines, grade leveling device, etc
Uses a variety of tools and supplies including buckets, cables, chains, grapples, holding fixtures, hooks, nets, pallets, ropes, slings, turnbuckles, work orders, demolition saw, chain saw, safety tripod, box, rakes, probing rods, oxygen gas, analyzers, concrete tools, hammers, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, etc
May operate an excavator, which digs by pulling a dipper toward the machine and be a designated Back-Hoe Operator
Perform sewer plant maintenance as required
Repairs sidewalks and municipal building plumbing
May perform major construction projects as required
Act as an inspector for the department as needed, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards
Fill in other positions within the department as required by the supervisor
Perform other administrative tasks as necessary to support departmental operations
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of water and/or wastewater treatment experience
Two (2) years experience in the use of medium and heavy equipment
Must have a valid South Carolina operator's and commercial driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements, or ability to obtain one
Must possess or the ability to obtain within 6 months a minimum class “C” South Carolina LLR Water Distribution License
Class “D” Collection License
Remains subject to confined space entry requirements
Responsible for PPE as needed
Employees are required to abide by all City of Clemson, State, and Federal Safety laws
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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