Equipment Operator

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is very responsible utility systems repair work involving the skilled operation of heavy construction equipment. Work involves responsibility for safe operation of construction equipment and completion of assigned tasks. Duties include operating tractor shovels, bulldozers, front loaders, or related equipment. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult equipment operation decisions. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in heavy construction equipment operation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Systems Repair Crew Leader or other supervisory personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Operates a tractor shovel, bulldozer, front loader and/or equivalent equipment to excavate and move earth and paving material in pipeline repair and installation.

Operates smaller equipment, trucks and power equipment, as assigned.

Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.

Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use.

Fills out job or shift report forms, as assigned.

Performs work of lower classifications, as necessary.

Responds to water and sewer emergencies and related problems at any time of day or night, as directed. Serves on-call for emergencies, as assigned.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of the tools, equipment, and methods of heavy construction equipment operation.

Good knowledge of the work standards and safety procedures in heavy construction equipment operation.

Good skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.

Considerable ability to perform heavy construction equipment operation safely, effectively and efficiently.

Considerable ability to follow oral and written instructions and to learn District procedures. Good ability to communicate orally.

Some ability to fill out forms and charts.

Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of the tenth grade plus six years of utility construction or related experience including at least two years of progressively responsible equipment operating experience, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, Subclassification "B" with Airbrake Endorsement.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.