City of Durham ยท 1 month ago
SYSTEM OPERATOR APPRENTICE, (CAREER LADDER POSITION)
George, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe City of Durham is looking for a System Operator Apprentice to assist in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines within the County's wastewater collection and water distribution system. This role involves performing skilled and semi-skilled work under general supervision and responding to public inquiries related to the services.
Electrical DistributionNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Constructs, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs water and sewer service lines, mains and associated appurtenances; completes water and sewer taps and service connections
Plugs, unplugs and washes sewer lines as needed
Locates and marks sewer lines and taps
Connects/disconnects/reconnects water and sewer services
Performs preventive maintenance on water distribution system including, but not limited to, exercising water valves, disinfecting new lines and flushing fire hydrants
Installs and repairs pipes, conduits, meters, hydrants and fittings
Assists in making various sized taps and types of joints; assists in repairing all types of broken mains, valves, meters, lines and hydrants
Maneuvers and sets manhole rings and covers
Reads, removes, sets or shuts off meters; replaces and repairs defective or leaking water meters; installs, tests and calibrates water meters; repairs meter boxes; and reads/re-reads water meters on assigned route
Performs cement work
Performs general landscaping work as required to repair worksites
Attends meetings, trainings, etc., as appropriate, to enhance job knowledge skills
May operate a variety of light and heavy automotive, construction or specialized equipment as required to complete assigned tasks including a back hoe, tractor, dump truck line truck, tapping machine, boring equipment, packer, air hammer, etc.; inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; and stocks trucks
Responds to the public inquires and investigates complaints associated with wastewater collection and water distribution systems
Works on emergency repairs and services unsupervised
Performs routine tasks with hand tools (shovels, rakes, wrenches, trowels, etc.)
Performs other related job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid state driver's license
At least two (2) years of general maintenance and construction work experience; experience in a utility environment preferred
Must possess a D" level water distribution or a "D" sewer collection license
Proficient operation of heavy equipment including the skid steer, excavator and backhoe desired
Requires two years (2) years of general maintenance and construction work experience; experience in a utility environment preferred
Valid Driver's License
Must possess a "C" level water distribution or "C" sewer collection license
Must be proficient in operation of heavy equipment to include the skid steer, excavator desired
Requires at least three (3) years of general maintenance and construction work experience; experience in a utility environment preferred
Must possess a "B" level water distribution or a "B" sewer collection license
Must be proficient in operation of heavy equipment including the skid steer, excavator and backhoe
Requires at least four (4) years of general maintenance and construction work experience; experience in a utility environment preferred
Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license with a Class A or equivalent endorsement
Must possess an "A" level water distribution or an "A" sewer collection license
Must be proficient in operation of heavy equipment including the skid steer, excavator and backhoe
Preferred
Six (6) months of construction work experience preferred
Experience in a utility environment preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental insurance program
Generous annual and sick leave policies
Solid and secure retirement system
Company
City of Durham
City of Durham focuses on development, city transportation, power distribution, and water distribution.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Delta Farrington, MS Criminal Justice
Community Partnership Manager-Neighborhood Improvement Services Dept
Donald Long
DIRECTOR OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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