Laborer/operator 2 - York, United States - Springettsbury Township
Springettsbury Township
York, United States
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP
Job Title:
Laborer/Operator
2
Department:
Public Works**
FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt**
Reports To:Superintendent or Director**
Union:Yes*****Laborer/Operator 2, in addition to performing the duties of Laborer and Laborer/Operator 1, the position consists of manual and semi-skilled equipment operation work in maintenance and construction projects.
Assignments are performed under the direction of a Crew Leader, Superintendent, Director or other designated Township official. Ensures that all interactions with peers and public are handled in a professional and courteous manner.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK
- All duties and responsibilities as listed in Laborer and Laborer/Operator 1 positions.
- Operates all Public Works equipment such as roller, tractor, dump truck, backhoe, loader, street sweeper, sewer cleaning and televising equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Oversees and completes sewer and manhole maintenance.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in a safe manner and encourage the same from coworkers.
- Considerable knowledge in the care and safe operation of trucks and light construction and maintenance equipment.
- Considerable knowledge in the use and care of tools and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of sewer construction techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of PennDOT construction site traffic control regulations and flagging techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of sanitary sewer or storm water system construction and repair techniques.
- Ability to perform minor repairs, maintenance and running adjustments of construction equipment.
- Ability to operate, maintain and clean sweepers before, during and after use.
- Ability to properly maneuver the sweepers and operate all brushes and sweeping apparatus in the most efficient manner.
- Ability to properly perform operator inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of the backhoe.
- Ability to properly stabilize the backhoe before digging operations begin and know the limitations of the backhoe (i.e. weight restrictions, driving speeds, etc.).
- Ability to use a backhoe to excavate holes to the proper size and depth, properly operate front bucket and install precast manholes and storm sewer inlets to Township specifications.
- Ability to operate television, grouting, sanitary sewer flushing, and sawing equipment.
- Ability to perform independently and lead small groups performing operating and maintenance assignments.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read blueprints on job sites.
- Ability to understand, communicate and carry out written and verbal instructions effectively in English.
- Ability to climb, stand, stoop, bend and lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) over an extended period of time.
- Ability to report for oncall services.
- Attends all general training as required.
- Attends training courses designed to provide the requisite knowledge to qualify for Pennsylvania Class E Type 4 Wastewater Certification.
- Ability to regularly report to the job at the assigned times and perform assigned duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One year experience as Laborer or Laborer/Operator 1 (at least one year of which has been Laborer/Operator 1) or any combination of education and experience that indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein.
- One year experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and mowing equipment.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
- . Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 24 months of employment. Failure to obtain this license within the time required will automatically result in release from employment.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class E, Type 4 Wastewater Operator Certification or higher as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass physical/medical tests, including functionality test.
- Ability to pass drugscreening tests.
- Ability to pass background investigation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Subject to heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of time under adverse conditions, both physical and climatic.
- Work is performed around a variety of potentially hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment and occasionally around hazardous substances.
- Subject to entry into confined spaces.
- May be required to work weekends, holidays or after normal work hours in emergency situ