Street Equipment Operator II

The City of Idaho Falls is currently accepting applications for the position of Streets Equipment Operator II.  This position performs a variety of advanced skilled duties in the operation of light to heavy equipment related to construction, maintenance and repair of city road and storm drain systems.  May provide close supervision to a Laborer or Seasonal Employee(s) on a project by project basis.

Operates a variety of heavy equipment, such as roller backhoe, front-end loader, road grader, and some light equipment such as pick-up, street sweeper, tractor, dump truck, snow plow , sander etc. as needed to construct, maintain and repair City service systems; may train less experienced operators in the care and operation of assigned equipment.

Performs equipment preparation and preventive maintenance on a variety of both heavy and light equipment; monitors oil, grease, and fuel levels to insure proper lubrication on a daily basis; makes minor adjustments to improve equipment performance; makes minor repairs in the field as needed.

Works with blue prints and plans used on construction or maintenance projects; works on storm drains, parking lots, street and alleys, etc; may maintain routine records of work performed..

Interprets grade stakes and performs equipment operation necessary to implement related survey information into satisfactory work product.

Notifies supervisor of major repair needs or of regularly scheduled service.

Performs a variety of manual tasks an needed; shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials, cleans up work sites; grades roads, repairs bridges and drain pipes, etc.; constructs and maintains drainage ponds.

Performs related duties as required.

1.  Education and Experience:

A.  Graduation from high school with sufficient education and training background to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform the above and related duties; AND   Four (4) years of experience in the operation of some or all of the above types of equipment; OR B.  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of various light to heavy municipal street maintenance equipment; working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to construction and equipment operation; working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; some knowledge of construction methods and procedures typical to city streets and service systems; some knowledge of equipment parts and preventive maintenance for the same; some knowledge of masonry, carpentry and welding skills.

Some Skill in the operation of simple to complex motorized light and heavy equipment.

Ability to perform manual tasks for sustained periods of time; ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; ability to interpret grade stakes and implement related survey information; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to read and understand blue prints and plans; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public and Supervisors.

3.  Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Idaho Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.  Must work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis.

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc.(moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving up to 80 pounds).  Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job.  Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions.  Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist.  Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.