Equipment Operator II Water Distribution Department, City of West Columbia
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.
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 Commercial 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.
Application is available online 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.