Heavy Equipment Operator (Resource Recovery) - (26-RR-810500-005)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.  This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.  The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

The Heavy Equipment Operator (Resource Recovery) operates heavy equipment (e.g. front-end loader, backhoe, skid-steer, blending equipment) to process Bloom into marketable biosolids products. Makes deliveries of products and retrieves feedstock as needed. Monitors and adjusts greenhouse operating conditions. Operates overhead crane in biosolids loading facility and tunnel dewatering pump station as needed. Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in blending, curing facilities and the dewatered sludge loading facility (DSLF).

• Operates heavy equipment, including front-end loader, backhoe, skid-steer, windrow turner, blending equipment, etc. to process biosolids into marketable Bloom products.

• Makes deliveries of products and retrieves feedstock as needed in DC Water pickup trucks, dump trucks and tractor-trailers Weighs loads on plant scales for tracking purposes as directed.

• Receives and ensures proper storage of feedstock shipments.

• Collects product samples as needed.

• Records daily activity and operating conditions. Responsible for tracking feedstock and product storage.

   

  • Monitors and adjusts greenhouse operating conditions, including watering, temperature, air flow and plant growth.

• Operates overhead crane in biosolids loading facility as needed.

   

• Operates tunnel dewatering pump station (TDPS) overhead crane as needed. Ensures crane buckets and sheaves are thoroughly cleaned after each operation.

• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in blending and curing facilities.

• Operates a variety of Authority vehicles and equipment including front-end loader, backhoe, skid-steer, blending equipment, pickup truck, etc. as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

   

  • Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com.