Equipment Operator I - Lakes & Stormwater

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is skilled work in operating various light and heavy equipment and trucks in constructing and maintaining City streets, drainage infrastructure, and other City-owned facilities. The work involves safely operating assigned equipment and performing related manual tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor and is reviewed through inspection of work while in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment and supplies.
• Operates front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, slope mowers, all-terrain mowers, mower max, steel wheel rollers, traffic rollers, jackhammers, and various other pieces of equipment when building or maintaining streets and drainage facilities.
• Operates street sweepers and vacuum trucks.
• Performs manual labor in assisting crews in streets and drainage-related activities.
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment assigned.
• Operates other pieces of light, medium, or heavy equipment or trucks in the absence of highly skilled equipment operators under the direct supervision of a qualified operator.
• Assists in installing and maintaining traffic control devices, including flagging traffic as needed.
• Must be available for emergency call-out as needed.
• May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Six months of experience operating various construction and maintenance equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a Class “A” or “B” CDL.

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must be able to obtain a tanker endorsement as required by the employing department within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traffic regulations and the practices followed in the care and safe operation of various construction equipment and trucks.
• Knowledge of motor equipment operation principles sufficient to detect any defective operation.
• Ability to perform manual labor related to municipal projects.
• Ability to service a motor vehicle and to make minor running repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.

• Requires heavy work that involves lifting, shoveling, walking, or standing most of the time, carrying 35 to 100 pounds regularly, and exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently.
• The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, wet/humid conditions, disease, pathogens, extreme noise levels, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, heights, dusts, pollen, and extreme heat/cold.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
• The job may require work in confined spaces.