Equipment Operator - Water/Sewer Maintenance

The Town is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our Water and Sewer Maintenance team! The Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating trucks and medium to heavy equipment in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, utility lines, storm drainage and related facilities and systems.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm; Rotating on-call shifts; Extended hours are often required for emergency response, to include nights, weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefits:

14 Observed Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Life InsuranceAll new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. An offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Operate trucks and equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, utility lines, storm drainage and related facilities and systems.

Perform general labor tasks.

Operate front-end loader, back-hoe, bush hog, cat loader, and other medium to heavy equipment in the performance of installation, construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.

Operate equipment as a member of a crew involved in water and sewer line, street and drainage installation, maintenance and repair work.

Clean equipment as necessary.

Assist with asphalt repair following water and sewer line construction maintenance and repair projects.

Perform grease trap inspections, backflow inspections, and fire hydrant flushing.

Unclog sewer lines and apply chemicals, as needed.

Repair and/or install water meters and repair utility lines, when needed.

Occasionally service and perform minor repairs on heavy equipment.

Assist in snow and ice removal.

Work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays in all types of weather conditions.

Perform related tasks as required.

Requirements

Experience Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment

Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED

Certifications: Valid Virginia Driver’s License required;CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement required; Work Zone and flagger certification, First Aid & CPR, Confined Space and Trenching Safety certifications preferred or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy trucks and related light construction equipment

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Safe driving practices

Knowledge of occupational hazards of the work

Skilled operation of equipment

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing

Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

Organization and multi-tasking skills

Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment

Ability to follow directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the Public

Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day for a 7-day duration

Ability to work for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions

Work Environment

Outdoors; The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Physical Demands

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Compensation details: 19.38-25.2 Hourly Wage

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