Seasonal Assistant Equipment Operator- Water/Wastewater

Department: Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Department
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Wage: $19.18/Hour

In this seasonal role, you will have an opportunity to assist our full-time operators with work performed on our camel and/or jet vacuum trucks which are used to maintain the water and wastewater lines throughout the Brookings community.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist with the operation of the camel truck to clean out wastewater lines that may have been clogged due to roots and/or blockage from grit and debris.
2. Assist with the operation of the mobile camera to navigate through wastewater lines to inspect for cracks, collapsed lines, root problems and leaker service lines.
3. Perform manual labor, including hand shoveling, lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment at the work sites; cleaning work areas, etc.
4. Assists with routine equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age by first day of employment.
2. Ability to readily obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
3. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Work Environment:

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee primarily works in an outdoor environment.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will have frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, which may include extreme heat.
3. May be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
4. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal with frequent exposure to loud noise levels.