Job description

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DES MOINES WATER WORKS invites applications for the position of:

Equipment Operator - Pipelines

SALARY: $29.89

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Water Distribution Supervisor operates a variety of heavy construction equipment used to assist in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system. Is on call on a rotational basis a week at a time for emergency repair work as required
Excavation skills performance test will be required as part of the hiring/evaluation process.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment including rubber tire backhoe loader, track excavator, mini track excavator, dozer, skid steer loader, rubber tire and track end loader, hydraulic and cable cranes, road grader, semi-tractor trailer, and dump trucks with air brakes used in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system.
Inspects and maintains equipment. Makes request for repairs when needed.
Delivers, loads, and unloads materials and heavy equipment to and from job sites.
Performs valve and hydrant maintenance and inspection, operating valves using proper procedures and torque tables, cleans and repairs valve boxes, and determines source of malfunction.
Installs taps, installs and connects to mains, services, and components of the water distribution system.
Repairs broken mains and service connections and assists in surface restoration.
Operates various hand tools and power tools that are needed in making repairs to distribution system and other related components.
Oversees the field operation of the crew in the absence of the crew leader.
Completes daily reports and documents.
Installs and maintains trench protection systems and traffic control devices.
Installs and replaces hydrants.
Performs other duties of similar nature.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma, GED Equivalent or equivalent amount of experience.

Experience:
6000 hours of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment (rubber tire backhoe loader or track excavator) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Iowa Class "A" Commercial Driver's (tractor-trailer with air brakes, & manual transmission)
License within 90 days of position start date.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds

Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Des Moines Water Works candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical.

E-Verify Process:
Des Moines Water Works participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security
Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security(DHS),with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Des Moines Water Works must complete Section 1 of Form I-9along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents as soon as possible after the job offer has been made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8701.

Equipment Operator - Pipelines Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. Please list the types of equipment you have operated and the approximate amount of time (years or hours of drive time) for each different type of equipment.

* 2. Please describe your experience digging around underground utilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.89 - $35.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50321: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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