Equipment Operator I - G116 - Sewer Maintenance

Sewer Maintenance Worker

Columbus Consolidated Government

$17.56 Hourly

Columbus, GA

Full-Time Regular

Job Number 2025-00000233

Department : Public Works

Division : Sewer Maintenance

Opening Date : 06 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the operation of motorized equipment in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the storm water system.

• Trains, supervises, and monitors the work of assigned personnel.
• Performs daily maintenance and safety inspection of assigned equipment.
• Assists crews with identifying cave-in ownership; assists other departments with vacuum and high pressure water services.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment.
• Operates a backhoe, tillers, dump truck, box blade, and chain saw.
• Participates in repair and maintenance activities; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer boxes; repairs cave-ins on storm sewer pipes; replaces pipe joints; operates a backhoe as needed; replaces broken grates and inlets; removes trees from roadways; builds inlet boxes; repairs brick walkways.
• Completes required records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.