Utilities Equipment Operator I-Utilities Equipment Operator Ii

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines; operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings; installs and repairs equipment.
• Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewage/gas infrastructure, which includes back-hoes, rubber tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment.
• Locates underground utilities in cases of excavation.

• Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, sewer mainlines; operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings; installs and repairs equipment.
• Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewer/gas infrastructure, which includes back-hoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks, and related equipment.
• Coordinates utilities equipment operator activities, which may include preparing materials and equipment for jobs, prioritizing and assigning work, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
• Locates underground utilities in cases of excavation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:

• Natural Gas Operator Qualifications
• May have variations of combinations of the following:
  • Natural Gas Operator Qualifications
• Position may require either Class D Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License

• Position typically requires one of the following:
  • TN Grade 2 Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification
  • TN Grade 2 Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification
  • Three years of experience in water distribution/wastewater collection construction (in lieu of one Certification)
  • Natural Gas Operator Qualifications
• Three years of experience in water distribution/wastewater collection construction (in lieu of one Certification)
• Position may require either Class D Driver's License or Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Natural Gas Operator Qualifications
• TN Grade 2 Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification
• TN Grade 2 Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City utilities systems;
• Safe work methods.
• Manual labor;

• Safe work methods.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City utilities systems;
• Manual labor;
• Project coordination techniques;

• Utilizing applicable tools and equipment;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Performing manual labor;
• Performing routine maintenance and repair functions on equipment and facilities;

• Performing routine maintenance and repair functions on equipment and facilities;
• Coordinating projects;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Performing manual labor;
• Utilizing applicable tools and equipment;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.