NEOGOV · 1 week ago
2026 Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator
Prattville Wastewater Department, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Prattville is seeking a Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for the maintenance and repair of sewer right-of-way and infrastructure. This role involves operating heavy machinery, performing maintenance and repairs, and ensuring safe and efficient operations within the Wastewater Department.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Operates heavy equipment to maintain and repair sewer right-of-way; removes debris
Maps sewer systems
Clears sewer with hydro-washer; uses attached root cutter to dislodge root blockages
Digs up sewer/water lines
Uses jackhammer to break up pavement
Bush hogs right-of-way and maintains lifting stations
Spreads dirt
Hauls sludge
Repairs and maintains right-of-way
Inspects sewer lines and diagnoses problems
Installs and repairs sewer lines
Performs construction and repair work on concrete areas around drains, manholes, and sidewalks
May shovel drying beds as needed
Performs minor technical maintenance to equipment and vehicles; adds fluids, tightens nuts and bolts, oils moving parts, etc
Keeps assigned trucks and equipment clean and supplied for use
Ensures tools and hoses are in good working order and cleaned after use
Runs safety inspection on trucks; notifies supervisor of any major problems
Performs duties in the absence of other Public Works employees
Mixes concrete
Maintains any required records of daily work
Assists in maintaining facilities and grounds
Provides leadership for the assigned crew
Performs other related duties as needed or required
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years' of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and vehicles required (i.e. backhoe, bulldozer, and excavator)
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
Must possess a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions and a Tanker Endorsement. (If no CDL or current CDL has restrictions or no Tanker Endorsement, must obtain within nine (9) months of employment.)
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Preferred
Two (2) years' of experience in municipal sewer, sanitation or streets systems with an emphasis in construction and maintenance of sewer and drainage systems preferred
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Benefits
Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance
Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
City of Prattville Health & Wellness Center
Group Life Insurance
Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)
Supplemental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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