The Senior Equipment Operator is a fully functioning journey level position performing equipment operation and maintenance duties, operating all equipment in an assigned Department. This position is differentiated from the Equipment Operator by the type of equipment operated, training and experience on the equipment, and supervision required on the job site. This job may also provide direction to crews on site.
The job requires knowledge of the operation of power tools and all equipment in the Department inventory.
In the Water Department, the job requires knowledge of the methods of trench excavation, site grading, water distribution repair and installation of water mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters and storm/Sewer Related infrastructure. The job requires a Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification.
The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.
The work environment is a public street environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, trench excavation, traffic hazards, moving vehicles and heavy equipment at the job site, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud equipment. 

The Water Department has two seasonal schedules:

Winter Season Hours are scheduled Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Summer Season Hours are scheduled Monday – Thursday from 6:30 am – 5 pm

The seasonal hours change based on the Daylight Savings calendar.

**Please note that in some situations, call outs to respond to emergent repairs may be required.