Utilities Equipment Operator , Utilities Equipment Operator II, Utilities Senior Equipment Operator
Job in
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, 37040, USA
Listing for:
City of Clarksville
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician, Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Utilities Equipment Operator I, Utilities Equipment Operator II, Utilities Senior Equipment Operator
Description
PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LOCATED IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT.
Job Summary Utilities Equipment Operator I:
This is the first of three levels in the Utilities Equipment Operations series. Incumbents operate equipment used in the excavation, construction, and maintenance of underground utilities. Responsibilities may include operating backhoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment; excavating underground gas and water lines; maintaining assigned equipment; locating underground utilities; installing or repairing utilities;
and performing manual labor.
Utilities Equipment Operator II
:
This is the second of three levels in the Utilities Equipment Operations series. Incumbents operate equipment used in the excavation, construction, and maintenance of underground utilities. Responsibilities may include preparing materials and equipment for the assigned job; ensuring safety standards are adhered to; and performing duties of the lower level.
Utilities Senior Equipment Operator
:
This is the third of three levels in the Utilities Equipment Operations series. Incumbents operate equipment used in the excavation, construction, and maintenance of underground utilities. Responsibilities may include preparing materials and equipment for the assigned job; ensuring safety standards are adhered to; and performing duties of the lower level.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Utilities Equipment Operator I) Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewer/gas infrastructure, which includes back-hoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment.Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines; operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings; installs and repairs equipment.Performs daily inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment, dump trucks, trailers, and various other equipment such as greasing, belt adjustment, fluid levels and system flushing.Locates underground utilities in cases of excavation.Sets up traffic safety controls around work area and is responsible for ensuring the safety of coworkers and the public following all safety practices and procedures.Performs other related work as required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Utilities Equipment Operator II) Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewer/gas infrastructure, which includes back-hoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment.Coordinates utilities equipment operator activities, which may include preparing materials and equipment for jobs, prioritizing and assigning work and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.Performs daily inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment, dump trucks, trailers, and various other equipment such as greasing, belt adjustment, fluid levels and system flushing.Performs slope excavations and understands line standards required by OSHA for employee entry into trenches where line excavation is required.Establishes layout and sets up traffic safety controls around work area. Responsible for ensuring the safety of employees and the public following all safety practices and procedures. Cuts and repairs various types of paving.Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines; operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings; installs and repairs equipment.Locates underground utilities in cases of excavation.Performs other related work as required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Utilities Senior Equipment Operator) Safely performs mechanical and/or hydro excavation and back filling in proximity, above, underneath, and beside existing utilities including high voltage electrical, high-pressure gas lines and infrastructure without causing damage to other utilities or structures.Operates equipment necessary for maintenance of water/sewer/gas infrastructure, which includes backhoes, rubber-tire loaders, large dump trucks, CCTV equipment, vacuum trucks, jet wash trucks and related equipment.Coordinates utilities equipment operator activities, which may include preparing materials and equipment for jobs; prioritizing, assigning work and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.Performs maintenance on various utilities equipment/parts including hydrants, valves, water mains, taps, and sewer mainlines; operates a variety of equipment, controls, valves, and pumps, implementing adjustments as appropriate based on output and performance readings; installs and repairs equipment.Performs daily inspections and maintenance on heavy equipment, dump…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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