Water Distribution Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice
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Water Distribution Heavy Equipment Operator ApprenticeDepartment(s): Public Works and UtilitiesLocation: Pittsburg, KSPay Range: $14.00 - $17.69The Apprentice will assist Water Distribution Operators I or II with performing manual labor associated with the installation, inspection, repair, general maintenance, and metering of the water distribution system and its related components. This position reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent and is a probationary position to assess the employee's ability to receive and follow instructions and master skills.Duties include:Performing daily required service checks on equipment, including checking and filling fluids, pressures, and grease points.Cleaning machinery as necessary.Ensuring that equipment is operating correctly and reporting any suspected malfunctions or safety issues.Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.Being available 24 hours during emergency situations, including overtime and call-back situations as required.Working in confined spaces and trench excavations as required.The job position summary, duties, and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or competencies associated with this job. Performs other duties as assigned.Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.RequirementsOn-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate to learn the operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy construction equipment. A probationary period will allow the right employee time to complete necessary certifications and training before being classified as a Water Distribution Operator I.Education & Qualifications:High school graduation or equivalent required.Work to obtain Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class A (6 months from hire date):Air Brake EndorsementTanker Endorsement - may be optionally requiredAutomatic TransmissionStandard Transmission - may be optionally requiredObtain OSHA 10-hour certification (1 year from hire date).Complete a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.Work to obtain certifications in (max 3 years from date of hire):Water Distribution Class I certification issued by Association of Boards of Certification or equivalent.National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certification: Core Curriculum.NCCER Certification: Pipelayer - Level 1.Basic competencies using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.Basic competencies to utilize smartphones, tablets, and computers for communicating, corresponding, and processing work orders.#J-18808-Ljbffr