Equipment Operator II - Rotating 1st / 2nd shift 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 112 W Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102 Equipment Operator II - Rotating 1st / 2nd shift Are you seeking a new opportunity with an organization that provides a rewarding, respectful, empowering, and safe work environment? Then look no further! Lehigh County Authority is seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Equipment Operator II . This role offers a dynamic and hands-on opportunity for someone with a Class A CDL license, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative environment. What you'll do As an Equipment Operator II, your key responsibilities will include:

Equipment Operation:

Operate various equipment including tractors, trailers, tankers, tri-axles, 10-wheelers, Bobcat, backhoes, and forklifts.

Tractor-Trailer Jockeying:

Move tractor trailers in and out of the dewatering building. Load trucks with a front-end loader, connect and disconnect hauling trailers and tankers.

Polymer Mixing:

Prepare polymer mixes for the sludge dewatering operation, responsible for maintaining a clean polymer room.

Preventive Maintenance:

Perform regular preventive maintenance on sludge dewatering equipment, including filter belts, and on the tractor used for jockeying.

Vehicle Maintenance:

Maintain vehicles and equipment as required, including fueling, performing minor repairs, and taking vehicles to the repair shop when necessary. Ensure that all equipment is kept in safe, working condition.

Facility Maintenance:

Assist in maintaining the facility, including cleaning areas like the Digester Control Building, landscaping around the Dewatering Building and Elutriation Tanks, and removing weeds from 3 digesters.

Waste Removal:

Empty screening dumpsters and assist with other waste disposal tasks as required. Transport tankers from Water Filtration to the Wastewater Plant, and haul biosolids to land application sites or landfills.

Winter Operations:

Plow snow, salt, and sand streets and other areas as needed, ensuring safe working conditions during winter months.

Safety & Compliance:

Follow all safety protocols and maintain a strong safety record

Additional Duties:

Perform utility and laborer duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For Schedule :

Rotating 1st & 2nd shifts, M-F. 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for a week/then 2 pm-10:30 pm for a week. Mandatory Overtime is required at times to maintain plant efficiency.

Education :

High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Licensure :

Valid PA Class A CDL driver's license with air brake endorsements required. N-Tank Trailers are preferred. Individuals without a tanker endorsement will be considered if able and willing to obtain N-Tank Trailers endorsement within 6 months of employment. Must be comfortable driving a 10-speed manual transmission

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions, and move/lift up to 55 lbs. About Us and What We Offer You Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is a municipal authority focused on providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services to our customers. We operate in a cost-effective and efficient manner that results in affordable rates for public services such as the water and sewer services LCA provides. Want to learn more about LCA and our team?

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//www.lehighcountyauthority.org/jobs/ As an LCA employee, you would be eligible for competitive pay and benefits, including: Starting pay at $23.30/hr with a $1.40/hr differential when on 2nd shift! Paid Health, dental, and vision coverage - covers employee and their eligible dependents with NO employee contributions! Generous paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays Company-provided life insurance Eligibility for two retirement plans - Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Plan and 457(Empower) I'm interested; how do I get started?

Apply here:

https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o70rvfwN&s=Indeed Our hiring management partner is myHR Partner. myHR Partner is not a staffing service or recruiter. All resumes/applications will be reviewed for this position and only for our organization. Applicants who meet the initial qualifications will be contacted for a phone interview. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

EOE, M/F/D/V.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.30 - $24.70 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Union benefits Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Extended hours Monday to Friday Morning shift Overtime Year round work Application Question(s): The schedule for this role is rotating, 1st shift/2nd shift/1st shift/2nd shift/etc. Are you open to working a rotating schedule like ours? This is a union role with union-provided medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you & your eligible dependents. The starting pay rate is $23.30/hr on 1st shift, and $24.70 on 2nd shift. Is this in the range you are open to in your next role?

License/Certification:

CDL A (Required)

Work Location:

In person