Entry Level Excavator Operator Jobs in Merced, CA

Description UTILITIES MAINTENANCE I/II DEFINITION: To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work on the City's water and wastewater systems; and to operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities and systems. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Utilities Maintenance I This is the entry level class in the Utilities Maintenance series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience.

Maintenance Utilities I is distinguished from Maintenance Utilities II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. This class is typically used as a training class. Utilities Maintenance II This is the journey level class within the Utilities Maintenance series and is distinguished from the Utilities Maintenance I level by the assignment of the full range of duties.

Employees receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Detailed Work Activities EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilities Maintenance I/II Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality. Inspect and/or repair chlorine machine, fluoride machine, well equipment, water tower, water meters, drainage systems and sewer systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of systems are functioning properly.

Maintain a variety of reports and records related to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, and consumption. Determine location of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation. Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, poor taste, color, odor, pressure, loss or no water; evaluate problems and recommend solution to supervisor.

Contact residents and business owners regarding discontinuation of service; respond to questions from the public. Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment including backhoe, loader, forklift, combination jet rodder, and trucks of various sizes and weights; load, haul and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.

Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Ensure compliance with safety procedures. As part of a crew, perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects including pavement cutting, trench excavation, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back filling and ditch maintenance.

Cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipes, gates and fittings in the repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains. Service water supply, sewer lift and other pumps. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform other related duties as assigned. Assist with the training of less experience staff (Utilities Maintenance II). Utilities Maintenance I Knowledge of: Basic uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.

Safe work practices. Pertinent local, State and Federal regulations, rules and laws. Ability to: Learn to perform maintenance and repair activities on the City's water and wastewater systems.

On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Learn to read and understand maps and plans for construction and replacement of sewage and water facilities. Learn to operate pumps, fluoride equipment and other types of equipment commonly found in municipal water and wastewater systems. Learn to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, pumps and systems.

Accurately complete logs and daily reports. Safely operate light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools. Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Utilities Maintenance II In addition to the qualifications for the Utilities Maintenance I: Knowledge of: Equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in themaintenance, construction and repair of City water and wastewater facilities.

Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment. Safe work practices. Pertinent local, State and Federal regulations, rules and laws.

Ability to: Perform maintenance and repair activities on the City's water and wastewater systems. On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Read and understand maps and plans for construction and replacement of sewage and water facilities. Accurately complete logs and daily reports.

Operate pumps, fluoride equipment and other types of equipment commonly found in municipal water and wastewater systems. Safely operate light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools. Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, pumps and systems.

Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications Utilities Maintenance I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and ability to obtain, a valid California Class B driver license within six (6) months of hire date.

Must be able to obtain State of California Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator certifications within eighteen (18) months following hire date. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior knowledge of public works maintenance or backhoe operation. Utilities Maintenance II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a Class B driver license.

Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operator's Certificate and Grade II Water Distribution Operator's certificate. Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Utilities Maintenance I or similar position.