Job Information
CITY OF ST JOSEPH Equipment Operator I in SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri
Job Summary/ Scope Operates equipment used in the maintenance and construction of the Citys sanitary and combined sewer system. Makes repairs to gravity sewer mains, gravity sewer manholes, catch basins; installs/replaces ADA ramps in conjunction with catch basin repair, cleans gravity sewer system using vacuum sewer cleaners trucks and jet rodders, inspects sewers and manholes using a CCTV system, and tests sewers for leaks using smoke and/or dye testing tools. Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- OPERATES and maintains equipment including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, high loader, bucket truck, vacuum sewer cleaner, jet rod truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.
- TRANSPORTS tools and equipment to jobs.
- SHOVELS gravel, dirt, debris, and performs general labor tasks.
- ASSISTS with construction of concrete forms and assists with concrete finish work.
- SPREADS salt and plows snow in winter.
- CUTS weeds and brush around sewer inlets.
- REMOVES mud and trash from sewer inlets.
- REQUIRED to be on call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
- HAULS dirt, rock and other material.
- OPERATES jack hammer.
- SETS up barricades.
- LOCATES utility lines as needed.
- MAINTAINS regular and reliable attendance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned
