What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice position at City of Pittsburg?
This job was posted by : For more information, please see : The Apprentice will assist Water Distribution Operators I or II with performing manual labor accomplishing all tasks associated with the installation, inspection, repair, general maintenance, and metering of the water distribution system and its related components. The Apprentices primary duties are for work associated with water distribution systems. This position is a probationary position to assess the employees ability to receive and follow instructions, and master skills. This position reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent.Duties include, but are not limited to, performing daily required service checks on equipment to be used for the day including checking and filling; fluids, pressures, and grease points. Cleaning machinery as necessary. Ensuring that equipment is operating correctly and reports any suspected malfunctions or safety issues.The primary duties of work are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions.Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required.Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as required.The job position summary, duties and responsibilities are not intended to be, nor should they be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies with this job. Performs other duties as assigned.Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical.