HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (DRAIN COMMISSIONER)

Starting pay ranges from $24.2620 hourly ($50,465 annually) to $29.4822 hourly ($61,323 annually) across four steps (Step A: $26.1399/$54,371, Step B: $27.4563/$57,109, Step C: $29.4822/$61,323).

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a heavy construction equipment operator or two years’ Light Equipment Operator experience in the Genesee County Drain Department; and
• Possession of a valid Group “A” CDL with endorsement N and no restrictions.

Special Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

About the Role

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 supervise subordinate employees; performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 as a Light Equipment Operator when not performing Heavy Equipment Operator duties.
• Makes routine repairs to heavy equipment.
• Maintains records and submits reports as required.