Job Description

Department: Gas/Water/Wastewater Operations

Location: 10th Avenue Service Center

Description

Operates utility equipment, including loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and trenching machines, in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

• Operates utility equipment on job sites and ensures safe working area for crew members
• Follows proper trenching and excavation procedures to minimize trench collapse.
• Moves and positions pipe and fittings for correct installation on construction and repair sites.
• Excavates and backfills trenches to accommodate manholes, pipes, valves and other fittings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on company vehicles and equipment.
• Operates and uses hand tools, small equipment and other machinery.
• Follows proper safety standards, procedures and policies.
• Performs job duties as crew member when not operating equipment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2-4 years of additional relevant work-related experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel) as required to perform job tasks.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License with Class A CDL; DOT Gas Pipeline Operator Qualifications; Plastic Fusion Certification; CPR/First Aid Certification; Customer Service Skills and applicable safety training.

Job Tags

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