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City of Tacoma · 2 weeks ago

Sewer Equipment Operator, Heavy

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for experienced Sewer Heavy Equipment Operators to work in the Operations and Maintenance Division in the Environmental Services Department. The role involves operating heavy power-driven equipment for sewer construction and maintenance activities, as well as ensuring safe and effective operation of equipment used for underground storm and sanitary sewer systems.

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Responsibilities

Operate on a regular basis, heavy, power-driven equipment such as backhoes, excavators, street sweepers, front-loaders, dump trucks, Vactors, bulldozers, and other large trucks or equipment

Operate auxiliary mechanical equipment and attachments; service and maintain assigned equipment

Load and unload a variety of materials and equipment; lift and move materials to designated areas

Perform excavation filing, compacting and grading work used for repair, construction and maintenance activities

Operate equipment to install, repair, and maintain underground storm and sanitary sewers and related collection system structures and facilities

Operate equipment in cleaning paved streets; maintain roadside conveyance systems, ponds, regional holding basis, ditches and City owned properties

Assist crews to complete work assignments

Maintain proper levels of supplies and equipment as needed

Maintain daily work reports and other related forms

Inspect equipment to assure safe operating conditions, coordinate equipment maintenance with appropriate persons or departments

Ability to work safely, cooperatively and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationClass A CDLEquipment maintenanceExcavationGradingConstruction standards knowledgeCustomer serviceRecord keepingSafety practicesTeamworkEffective communication