Sewer Operation - Vactor Operator

Job description

Job Title: Vactor Operator Department: Sewer Operations Union: Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee (PJCBC), Teamsters Local 249 Rate: $35.352 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Vactor Operator will operate a Vactor truck, empty septic tanks, and clean sewer pipes for proper preventative maintenance. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operate flusher, vactor, jetter, and truck - Inspect mechanical conditions of vehicle and report malfunctions - Perform preventative maintenance, make repairs and adjustments - Schedule periodic maintenance on the vehicle after carefully checking the oil, water, gas, tires etc. - Maintain records on equipment - Transport crews, load and unload equipment, and materials as requested or required - Follow all safety protocol and procedures - May direct assigned work crews, direct traffic at work sites, perform activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks - May be required to work all three shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays - Perform other tasks as assigned or required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Considerable knowledge and skill in the operation of heavy trucks and related special motorized equipment of safety rules a...