Drawbridge Operator Job Description Sample

Nature Of Work

Water is Life! Join a hardworking team that is committed to provide safe and quality drinking water to Leesburg Customers.

The Town of Leesburg Department of Utilities is seeking an entry level or journey level water plant operator. The Department of Utilities operates a 12.5 million gallon per day filtration plant and a state certified microbology-testing laboratory. Come join a department that prides itself in high performance and has received numerous awards from organizations such as VDH and VML

What you'll be doing...

Work involves operating the water filtration plant and monitoring the process from a control board. Operators will monitor water quality by completing laboratory tests throughout the process to ensure high quality drinking water.

Required Qualifications

Utility Plant Operator Trainee (Grade 7)

$39,384-$67,421

• HS/GED

• Ability to obtain a Virginia Class IV Water Works Operator License within one year of employment.

• Ability to obtain a Virginia Class III Water Works Operators License within 3 years of obtaining Class IV License as issued by Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulator (DPOR).

• Possession of valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

• Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position.

• Available and able to work shifts (nights, weekend and holidays)

OR

Utility Plant Operator I (Grade 8)

$42,767-$73,221

• HS/GED and one year of experience operating a water or wastewater treatment plant facility.

• Possession of current Class III Water Works Operator License for Water Supply as issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

• Water or environmental laboratory experience.

• Possession of a valid's driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

• Knowledge and familiarity with Virginia Waterworks Regulations.

• Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position.

• Available and able to work shifts (nights, weekend and holidays)

OR

Utility Plant Operator II (Grade 9)

$45,995-$79,129

• HS/GED and two years of progressively responsible work in water or wastewater treatment.

• Possession of Class II Water Works Operator License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

• Water and/or Microbiology laboratory experience.

• Possession of a valid's driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

• Experience with industrial computer control system (SCDA) and process control system.

• Available to work shirts (nights, weekends and holidays).

OR

Senior Utility Plant Operator (Grade 10)

$49,949-$85,514

• HS/GED and five years of progressively responsible work in water or wastewater treatment.

• Water and/or Microbiology laboratory experience.

• Possession of a Class I Water Works Operator License or Class I Wastewater Operator's License as issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

• Completion of relevant NIMS ICS training courses within 6 months of hire date.

• Available and able to work shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).

Preferred Qualifications

Utility Plant Operator Trainee

• Virginia Class IV Water Works Operator License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

• Water or environmental laboratory experience

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

OR

Utility Plant Operator I

• Backflow device certification.

• Experience with SCADA and Process Control Systems.

• Completion of VDH/VWEA Operators Short School - Virginia Tech.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

OR

Utility Plant Operator II

• Backflow device certification.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or other related science.

• Bacteriology laboratory experience.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

OR

Senior Utility Plant Operator

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or other related science.

• Completion of VA Operators Short School, Level 3.

• Supervisory and training experience.

• Possession of valid commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements and a safe driving record.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package and compensation is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. For more information about the Department of Utilities go to : https://www.leesburgva.gov/government/departments/utilities-water-sewer

Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 03 - Gang 710 (District-Wide Maintenance)

JOB NUMBER: MEO1-12/11/18-50417936-03-710

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or Heavy 1 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy is $56,888.00 annually. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 - Class "D" Chauffeurs License Required --- $11.64 hourly.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2- VALID CLASS "A" COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S REQUIRED--$12.45 hourly.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 HEAVY - VALID CLASS "A" COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED --- $15.25 hourly.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.

Application received

• Your application has been submitted successfully.

Evaluating experience

• Your application is being reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Minimum Qualification Review – See History – Click the History link for the results of your application review. Passing candidates will designate as "Pass". Failing candidates will designate as "Fail".

Eligible for consideration

• You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.

Eligible Pending Supplemental Qualification Review

• Only candidates meeting the supplemental qualification will be eligible for referral.

Referred to hiring manager for review

• Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position filled

• Someone has been selected for the position.

Position canceled

• The agency has decided not to fill the position.

The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers, and at our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.

(Please note: Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process. Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website at www.jobs.la.gov).

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mary Bergeron or Lynn Reed

DOTD-District 03

Human Resources

(337) 262-6100

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NOTE:

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of Work:

May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator--Light by the requirement to operate larger mobile equipment with more complicated operating and handling characteristics.

Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and/or less complicated to operate.

Examples of Work

NOTE:

Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.

Operates field tractor with power ratings up to and including 52 horsepower; tractors may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blades, loaders, hoes, etc.

Operates field tractors with gang mowers up to eight feet across.

Operates dump trucks with rated capacity of six yards or less.

Operates vans and stake-body or flat bed trucks with load ratings over one ton and up to four tons.

Operates buses with 12 to 25 passenger capacity.

Operates forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs. or lift height over 12 feet.

Operates steel wheel rollers.

Transports patients, students, workers, or other persons between homes and institutions, on trips on and/or off institution or agency grounds.

Operates auxiliary equipment such as asphalt kettle, mud jack, concrete mixer (over two bag capacity), air compressor, jack- hammer, etc. as required.

Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers, as required.

May be required to operate any equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator--Light when necessary to accomplish work objectives.

Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

Operates front end-loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment in the maintenance and repair of railroad tracks.

• Piping layout drawings and schematics for liquid and gaseous fluid systems
• Single line drawings for low, medium, and high voltage power distribution systems
• Facility and building layouts
• Electrical drawings for process controls of facility & test systems
• Machined Parts

• Prepare complete engineering drawings or diagrams delineating equipment, engineered systems, structures and plant arrangements with sufficient detail in drawings to guide manufacturers in developing shop drawings and to guide construction in their work.
• Work under direction in the graphic preparation of 2-D drawings or 3-D CAD design models of average complexity based on information from others.
• Develop complete engineering drawings from information provided verbally, on sketches or in notes; plans related drawing sequence to convey complete engineering information.
• Make basic mathematical calculations related to the group’s drawing responsibilities.
• Prepare “as-built” drawings to reflect changes to designated work during construction, operations.
• Review and check design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
• Prepare bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the group.
• Work with engineers and other designers in the overall assignment to coordinate designs.
• Answer questions from client or construction group on design for assigned responsibility.
• Compile, maintain and access job drawing files, records, and drawing controls, as instructed.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Vocational school training/certification or two years of college with courses relevant to drafting and/or design and two to four years of progressive and relevant drafting and drawing experience.
• Basic computer skills such as use of Microsoft Office products, file naming, and computer folder structures.
• Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the group.
• Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the group’s design responsibilities.
• General knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort.
• Skill in defining tasks within a drafting assignment for completion by others.

• Experience with Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor
• Experience with 3D modeling

• Responsible for operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to company policy, as well as manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Responsible for performing daily maintenance & safety checks.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment as required.
• Responsible for making sure that equipment is secured at the end of the shift.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Foreman or Division Manager.

• Must be able to follow directions and operate equipment safely.
• Must have some mechanical ability/knowledge.
• Must have a working knowledge of construction jobsite activities.
• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, and squat as required for various duties with the equipment.
• Must be able work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Must adhere to safety requirements as outline in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and supervisors with other duties as required. 

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Operate large truck to haul equipment, materials, dirt, etc. to and from job sites 
• Lead operation of heavy equipment to dig trenches, lift heavy loads, assist with pipeline installation/repair, sweep streets, repair roadways, clean out drainage ditches, etc.
• Monitor activities of crew members for compliance, inspect equipment, and calculate necessary asphalt quantities for daily repair jobs
• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, operate pneumatic tools, perform grading for road construction/repair
• Perform clerical tasks as needed

• High school diploma or GED or the equivalent of specialized vocational training
• Valid commercial driver’s license Class A required
• 3-5 years related experience
• Strong detail-oriented work style

• Operate large truck to haul equipment, materials, dirt, etc. to and from job sites 
• Lead operation of heavy equipment to dig trenches, lift heavy loads, assist with pipeline installation/repair, sweep streets, repair roadways, clean out drainage ditches, etc.
• Monitor activities of crew members for compliance, inspect equipment, and calculate necessary asphalt quantities for daily repair jobs
• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, operate pneumatic tools, perform grading for road construction/repair
• Perform clerical tasks as needed

• High school diploma or GED or the equivalent of specialized vocational training
• Valid commercial driver’s license preferred or must be able to get a CDL
• 3-5 years related experience
• Strong detail-oriented work style

• Ensures product is folded in accordance with the docket, dummy or quality standards.
• Ensures proper machine set-up, operation, maintenance and housekeeping

• 3+ years as a Bindery Assistant, Material Handler or other Bindery department position.
• Knowledge of federal and state hazardous waste handling and disposal regulations.
• Ability to follow and apply written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate a particular piece of peripheral equipment and to detect malfunctions.
• Ability to follow and apply written/verbal instructions
• Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines
• Ability to remain standing for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.