Posting expires: March 25, 2026
Salary range: $42,582 - $53,228
General Description and Classification Standards:
The Water Distribution Operator I is responsible for operating light, medium, and heavy trucks and
construction equipment for the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations to support water
distribution operation and maintenance. The equipment includes Front End Loaders and Dump
Trucks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
• Operates multiple vehicles and equipment during the course of completing daily assignments. The
vehicle may be a dump truck; front end loader.
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspection on equipment daily to ensure proper operations
uses; dump truck, front end loader equipment.
• Communicates with Watershed Crew Supervisor and co-workers to receive instructions, directions and
exchange information. May use two-way radio as a form of communication.
• Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and documented.
• May assist crew with other supporting functions on-site (i.e. placing traffic control devices; general site
clean-up).
• May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
• Knowledge of general site safety as it pertains to water operations and maintenance.
• Skill in operating light to heavy duty trucks and equipment for transportation to and from motor
transport facility to provide necessary equipment to complete tasks.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading
various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to utilize mechanics tools to perform preventative maintenance; uses air compressor,
battery charger, and shovels.
• Ability to operate rubber tire loader to clean vacant lots and clean roadside dumping stations, as
well as load trucks and push dirt.
• Ability to utilize tools such as shovels to mix coals, chains to load plates, sledgehammer to drive
spikes and coal mix to secure plates.
• Ability to utilize various tools such as shovels to dig, hand tools to perform minor maintenance
and picks to loosen materials.
• Ability to transport materials to and from work site so that jobs may be completed.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading
various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Ability to trouble shoot as it pertains to heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with customers to successfully address concerns.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Ability to document work status with photos and data input.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience –
1. High School Diploma/ GED
2. 1 year experience in operation of light to heavy medium-sized trucks or related
equipment.
3. Ability to operate dump truck, and front end loader.
Licensures and Certifications –
Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver’s License
Preferred Requirements –
Class A Georgia Commercial Driver’s License
Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job
successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Lifting Requirements:
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to stand, crawl, function in a confined or restricted space.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce
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