Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator III - Chesapeake, United States - City of Chesapeake

Description

Job Description

Chesapeake VA Public Utilities Department Wastewater Collections/Utility Worker

*Offering a$3,000 Sign-on Bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] *
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Performs difficult semi-skilled work in service, maintenance, and/or repair of gravity and force main sanitary sewer lines; and maintenance and repair of multiple assets within a sewer pumping station.

Assists in the unstopping of sanitary sewer mainline and service laterals.

Operates a dump truck and other light to medium duty equipment.

Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.

Work with crews repairing sewer gravity mains, force mains, and concrete and asphalt work.

Operates specialized motor equipment to support Chesapeake City operations such as tanker truck, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and other specialized operations.

Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as debris removal, digging or filling, and other maintenance tasks.

Performs operational test and inspections of facility systems and components.

Inspects motor equipment and performs minor maintenance reports malfunctions to supervisor.

Performs administrative task such as completing job-related logs and forms, interpreting schedules, answering phones, or providing information.

*Position requires a valid Class A CDL, and tanker endorsement and is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol Testing. *

* This position is deemed an Alpha position so you must have the ability to work in any emergency situations due to weather or operational issues. *

*Some night work may also be required. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies. *

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Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Preferred Qualifications
Utility experience preferred.