What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Public Works Operator position at City of St Louis?
City of St. LouisPublic WorksEQUIPment OperatorThe City of St. Iouis Public Works Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. Workload may require that this individual also work with the City of St. Louis Water Department, fulfilling a similar role as Water Operator. As this is a “base” position within the Departments, candidates should expect to perform the basic tasks of both Departments as Management sees fit. Required skills and experience are as follows.- Minimum of a High school diploma or G.E.D.- Experience in sewer or water utility work and repairs is a plus.- Experience operating a variety of equipment such as tractors, wheel loader, backhoe, dump tucks, leaf vacuum, mowers, blowers, chain saws, sewer truck, trencher, and similar equipment, is a plus.- Candidate must be able to attend training classes as required and obtain the necessary certificates and licenses in the areas of need as determined by Management with input by the candidate.- Commercial Driver license class A with N endorsement, or the ability to obtain one. The selected candidate will work with his Department Supervisor to determine when this license will be required.- The ability to take direction well, troubleshoot problems and be a team player.- The starting rate of pay for this position is $19.71 per hour in accordance with the current Union contract with a probation period of 180 days.- This position includes an attractive benefit package including retirement, health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, clothing and cell phone allowances.- This is a Union position affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 876.- Areas of work for this position would include but not be limited to, streets, sewers (storm and sanitary) parks, cemetery municipal pool, waterlines, valves, and hydrants, and other DPW and Water Department responsibilities as needed.- The selected candidate must be able to adjust his weekly work schedule to meet the requirements of the DPW and Water Department as determined by the Management.Individuals wishing to be considered for this position may submit a letter of interest, resume’ and copies of any current licenses to Calvin Martyn, DPW Superintendent, c / oCity Clerk at 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 by 2 : 00 p.m., March 11, 2025The City of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
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