Equipment Operator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Open to City Employees and the General Public

Date Opened: June 1, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Equipment Operator I, II, III 23-6-93
Department: Public Works Salary Range: I–41; II–44; III–46 (See Below)

Reports to: Crew Supervisor Supervises: None

Salary and Benefits
Equipment Operator I: Starting Salary: 41 ($40,650-$50,812/year)
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $60,974/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Equipment Operator II: Starting Salary 44 ($43,775-$54,719/year)
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $65,663/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Equipment Operator III: Starting Salary 46 ($45,991-$57,489/year)
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $68,987/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2021.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High
Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.

Position Summary
Under the general supervision of Streets Division Crew Supervisors, drives and operates a variety of mobile or stationary construction and maintenance equipment in support of streets maintenance programs for the
City of St. George. This is skilled work in light and heavy equipment operation and requires minor routine maintenance of related equipment.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Places signs, barricades, and traffic control devices around work sites to protect employees and the public.
• Excavates trenches installing shoring as needed, tests for hazardous soil conditions and atmospheres, and detects hazardous atmospheres and corrects before confined space entry. Follows all City and

divisional safety policies and procedures.

• May operate any of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader, backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or 10-wheel dump truck. Performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operates equipment for projects such as excavating, backfilling trenches, hauling, rolling of chip-seal material, sweeping streets, cleaning storm drains, pesticide application, etc.
• May assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, laying pipe in trenches, pouring and finishing concrete, using air and jack hammers to break out concrete and asphalt, and other types of general physical labor.
• Keeps daily records and prepares daily reports estimating equipment time and material usage and justifying requests for equipment and materials.
• Performs routine maintenance or emergency repairs as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Very heavy physical activity exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather. Exposure to constant to intermittent sounds of a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss; shaking objects or surfaces; and conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Note: Persons in this classification may be required to work unconventional work hours or shifts during emergency situations. Must be available for on-call rotation and be able to respond within fifteen minutes.

Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year full time experience in the proper operation and maintenance of various types of equipment, and thorough understanding of laws governing operation of motor vehicles.
Experience with storm drain installation, concrete/asphalt finishing preferable.
Licenses and/or Certificates:

All levels: Possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Equipment Operator I:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to proficiently operate sweepers and the vacuum truck within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, Level I, on at least one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe, or loader by an accredited training organization (i.e., Utah LTAP) within one (1) year of hire date.
• Possess or must be certified within six (6) months of hire by the Utah Department of Transportation in construction signing and flagging
• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.

Equipment Operator II: Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator II when the following

requirements have been met and employee has obtained full-time employment as an Equipment Operator I for a minimum of three (3) years:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, Level I, on at least three (3) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.
• Possess at least two (2) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and

Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah LTAP
Asphalt Maintenance certification.

• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Equipment Operator I.

Equipment Operator III: Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator III when the following requirements have been met and employee has obtained full-time employment as an Equipment Operator I for a minimum of five (5) years:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, Level II, on at least two (2) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.
• Possess at least three (3) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and

Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah LTAP
Asphalt Maintenance certification.

• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Equipment Operator I or II.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• General rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standards, including trenching and confined space safety.
• EPA requirements such as the disposal of toxic materials, i.e., fuels, road oils, chemical solvents, etc.
• Concrete and asphalt mixes, additives, road oils, and bases and application techniques.
• Knowledge of basic math and algebra.

Ability to: * Operate at least two of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader, backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or 10-wheel dump truck.

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment in the prescribed manner.
• Estimate cuts and fills of grades.
• Detect malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Make necessary simple adjustments to equipment.
• Work in inclement weather.To Apply:

Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Position is open until filled. Refer questions to Human
Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required.
The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,650.00 - $45,991.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint George, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,991 - $57,489