EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Duties May Include           (Not intended to be a complete listing)

• Assists crew in the repair, maintenance and installation of water lines and hydrants.
• Operates earth moving and trenching equipment such as tractors, loaders, backhoes and trucks as required for the operation and maintenance of water facilities.
• Perform excavating, earth moving, loading, leveling and backfilling assignments, towing heavy equipment on trailers to job site
• Excavate for water meter installation, service lines and other excavation as assigned and ensures all underground utilities are located before excavating.
• Performs maintenance, construction and labor work when the nature of the job does not require constant equipment operations.
• Ensure that a work site and tasks are being done in such a manner as to provide safe conditions for the work crew and general public.

Requirements of Work (Not intended to be a complete listing)

• Must have a valid CDL B (or higher)
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety precautions of the work area such as OSHA, Dig Safe, Confined Space Entry, etc.
• Direct employees to properly comply with the above-mentioned safety requirements.
• Layout, direct and supervise crew and equipment operators to obtain efficient results.
• Read engineering plans for road or water line construction and to follow prescribed lines and grades.
• Supervise and assist, as necessary, in the general maintenance of the District equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities under adverse weather conditions.
• Must reside within a 25 to 30-minute radius of the District for emergency calls.

Benefits

The Kittery Water District offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes:

• The starting wage is based upon experience and education.
• Health, Dental and Life insurance are paid at 100% for the employee and family.
• A pension plan is offered, 13 paid Holidays, paid vacation and sick leave.
• Average workday (Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm) with overtime available when job required
• Longevity incentives, and more!