JOB TITLE : Equipment Operator III INTERNAL ONLY
DEPARTMENT : Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION : Streets
SALARY : $20.19 / hr
CLOSING : April 12th, 2024
Job Summary / Scope
Operates various machinery, equipment, and hand tools used in the maintenance and construction of streets. Serves as crew leader in absence of foreman.
Repairs concrete, asphalt, and brick streets, cleans storm sewers and ditches after rains, cuts brush out of creeks, installs road culverts, builds and repairs headwalls, and responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events.
Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Limited supervisory and no budgetary responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Equipment Operator III is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
OPERATES equipment including but not limited to street sweeper, dump truck, high loader, pothole patching truck, tractor mower, flusher truck, compressor, jackhammer, crack seal kettle, slurry seal machine and snow removal equipment;
occasionally operates a motor grader.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties.
Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of equipment, including dump truck, snowplow, jack hammer, backhoe, high loader, track crawler, flusher truck, street sweeper, tractor mower, chainsaw and other tools directly related to the maintenance of the streets.
There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment / Physical Requirements
Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from extreme cold, heat, wind and wet. Majority of work will be performed in live traffic.
Must be able to stand for long periods and operate equipment with dexterity. Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 90 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.
Work involves climbing, bending, squatting and reaching. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes.
Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years of experience in related field required.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Last updated : 2024-06-12
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