HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (DRAIN COMMISSIONER)

Starting Pay: $24.2620 Hourly ($50,465)
Step A: $26.1399 Hourly ($54,371)
Step B: $27.4563 Hourly ($57,109)
Step C: $29.4822 Hourly ($61,323)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years' experience as a heavy construction equipment operator -OR- two (2) years' Light Equipment Operator experience in the Genesee County Drain Department;

-AND-

Possession of a valid Group "A" CDL with endorsement N and no restrictions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Operates a tractor with backhoe attachment or a truck with sewer-rodding or vacuum attachment; works under the general supervision of the Drain Maintenance Supervisor; may be required to supervise subordinate employees; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Manipulates heavy motor equipment;
• Operates tractor with backhoe attachment for digging holes for repairing and laying tile;
• Operates a sewer-rodding machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a sewer-washing machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a sewer-vacuuming machine mounted on a truck bed in the cleaning of sewers and catch basins;
• Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of refuse obtained from catch basins and sewer lines;
• Performs the same duties a Light Equipment Operator when not performing the duties as a Heavy Equipment Operator;
• Makes routine repairs to heavy equipment;
• Maintains records and submits reports as required.

Please see the attached job description for more details.