WATER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FORSYTH COUNTY
Personnel Services Department
110 East Main Street, Suite 230
Cumming, GA 30040
Apply at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
WATER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
SALARY
$31,604.00/Year
Job Summary – complete job description at www.forsythco.com
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Drives/operates a variety of heavy/medium equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions involving performing or maneuvering to exacting tolerances and specifications, driving/maneuvering in and around confined spaces, routine operation to drive from point to point, or operation of complex, moderately complex, or basic maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks. Installs, maintains, and repairs water/wastewater utility lines and mains; locates water lines, sewer lines, and other utilities using metal locator or probing rod; excavates around utility lines, cables, gas mains, and service lines; digs out pipes, services lines, and meters; operates tapping machine to connect services into main lines; attaches water meters to service lines; digs trench lines using backhoe; installs water lines; extends existing water lines for services; repairs and maintains service lines and mains; repairs leaks on water mains and service lines to meters; flushes water lines and mains; repairs water line leaks; performs flow tests, pressure tests, or chlorination tests; assembles hydrants, valves, meters, and backflow devices; installs fire hydrants, service lines, water meters, and manholes; repairs water meters as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
May require possession and maintenance of valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Depending on area of assignment, possess or obtain valid Department of Transportation Flagging certification, must possess or obtain Water Distribution System Operator certification, or Wastewater System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire