What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Sewer Distribution Laborer - Equipment Operator II position at CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA?
Equipment Operator II
Water Distribution Department
Position hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected.
Job Duties including, but not limited to:
· Operates dump trucks and operates and maintains heavy equipment such as high-velocity machine, rodding machine, back hoe, tractor, water machine, sewer machine, pump, jack hammer, air compressor, shovel, hammer, saw, etc.
· Cleans sewer lines and catch basins; washes streets as needed; unclogs sewer lines; and breaks up roots and various other objects which may clog sewer lines.
· Operates small gasoline motors in order to operate water pumps used in flushing sewer lines and hose reels; utilizes rods in order to clean sewer lines.
· Receives and reviews work orders.
· Interacts professionally with supervisors and subordinates; gives instruction, direction and guidance to subordinates as needed.
· Transports personnel, equipment and tools to job sites.
· Prepares and transmits required job completion/status reports in order to keep supervisor informed of job progress.
· May operate snow plow and sand spreaders during winter season as needed.
Qualifications: High school diplomas and six to eleven months of work experience in equipment operation of construction, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties. Must possess a valid SC driver's license with no recent major violations. Must be able to receive certification in waste control management. Must be physically able to perform manual labor required for position.
Salary: Minimum starting salary $31,785 or higher depending upon experience. Excellent benefits package includes 13 holidays and participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to apply: Application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed applications may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, PO Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044 or faxed to (803) 939-8634.
Position Open Until Filled.
The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,785