UTILITY Operator (CSM)

Description of Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing the operation and maintenance of the collection system.
• Responsible for the operation and general maintenance of collection systems specialty equipment, tools, and vehicles.

General Development

• Possesses basic organizational skills, typically to organize own work.
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Performs work in response to workflow or ongoing direction by supervisors or others; ability to take direction and adapt to change.
• Willingly accepts on-call responsibilities.
• Consistently follows appropriate safety rules and practices.
• Has the ability to effectively select from alternatives to situations encountered on the job.
• Considers the impact of work product on other employees in the work process.

Professional & Technical Knowledge

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Possesses knowledge of basic occupation hazards and safety principles.
• Possesses specific knowledge and training in operation of equipment and mechanical systems used during the work process.
• Possesses basic understanding of disposal regulations sufficient to determine proper disposal site.

Technical Skills

• Possess aptitude in the use of mechanical, electrical, and hand tools.
• Has the ability to use sewer maintenance tools and equipment.
• Has the ability to read and interpret location maps and process diagrams.
• Has the ability to review basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Licenses & Certifications

• Possesses - or has the ability to obtain through on the job training - a valid Hawaii Driver’s License with CDL-B, tanker endorsement, air brakes, and no restrictions.
• Possesses a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

Communications Skills

• Exercises tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.
• Effectively conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Effectively communicates information in written (including electronic) correspondence.

Physical Demands

• Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
• Able to be exposed to hazardous, unsanitary and unpleasant conditions.
• Able to work shift, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Required to respond to emergency call outs.
• Has the ability to perform heavy lifting (50#) and other manual work under adverse conditions.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $29.10 - $34.87 per hour
An annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of 10% of base pay.

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