Union AFSCME 496.03 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 4/29/2025 Closed Date 05/13/2025 Location Drain Commission Description

Starting Pay: $23.7861 Hourly ($49,475)

Step A: $25.6274 Hourly ($53,305)

Step B: $26.9178 Hourly ($55,989)

Step C: $28.9043 Hourly ($60,121)

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 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.

STATEMENT OF TASKS

• 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.
  
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials and proper grades used in drain maintenance and repair;
• Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations and accident prevention procedures;
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment under all types of weather conditions;
• Skill in operating heavy equipment safely;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to make minor repairs and maintain heavy equipment;
• Ability to perform the functions of the position with or without accommodation;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
  

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