Equipment Operator

Overview

Operate backhoes & equipment to construct, maintain, and repair water distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• on-call
• vehicle operation
• backhoe transport
• backhoe operation
• equipment maintenance
• maintenance records

Tasks

-May be required to take after-hours call based on seniority per union contract. -Drives a company vehicle. -Transports backhoe to various sites where it is to be used. -Operates backhoe to break pavement or concrete, move earth, fill trenches, load trucks, lower pipe into trenches, set shoring, etc. -Maintains all vehicles and equipment assigned. -Keeps maintenance records and the scheduling of all inspections required for safe operation of assigned vehicles or equipment.

Requirements

• backhoe
• forklift
• water cert
• class a
• high school
• physical

What You Bring

-Backhoe, truck and trailer, forklift, small hand tools, and any other tools necessary to complete the job. -Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. -Water Distribution Certification Grade II required -Must obtain a California Class A Driver’s License within 18 months of hiring. -Knowledge of basic equipment and materials used. -Must be experienced in the operation of a backhoe, especially in areas where multiple utilities are present. -Requires normal physical and mechanical ability. -High school education or equivalent. -Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

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About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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