EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II- SANITATION

Job Title

Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, the employee may operate one or more pieces of equipment in the performance of light to moderately complex road and right-of-way (ROW) construction and maintenance activities, as well as supporting horticulture, sanitation, and parks and recreation functions. Employee receives specific instructions from supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with regular inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work. Employee may operate, but not limited to, a mower, street sweeper, knuckle boom truck, small packer truck, light dump truck, stump grinder, and various hand and power tools. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee also performs other routine manual labor as assigned. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens. This job description is written generically in order to meet the requirements for several City departments. Duties listed are inclusive of multiple departments and may not apply solely to a specific department or division.

Essential Functions

Equipment Operation Operates equipment at or below the Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level to assist in the completion of road and ROW construction and maintenance projects, horticulture and landscaping projects, sanitation collection routes, and park maintenance.

• Receives daily tasks and assignments from supervisor.
• Drives and operates equipment for assigned department or division.
• Operates equipment such as, but not limited to : mowers, street sweeper, knuckle boom truck, recycling packer truck, and stump grinder.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non-standard conditions.
• Operates medium duty trucks for hauling materials to / from work site (Horticulture).
• Operates street sweeper and knuckle boom truck to keep streets clear of debris (Horticulture).
• Operates mowers to maintain grass in City parks and ROW (Horticulture).
• Operates recycling packer truck on assigned collection routes (Sanitation).
• Operates light to medium duty trucks to deliver and pickup recycling and refuse bins (Sanitation).
• Wears safety equipment and clothing to protect self and others from bodily or property damage.
• Follows plans and instructions regarding projects.
• Maintains a log of daily activities.
• Completes assignments within specified time frames.
• Trains on more complex equipment such as backhoe, track hoe, and front-end loader when time and conditions are appropriate.

Equipment Maintenance Performs routine and preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles.

Department Operations and Manual Labor Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.

Non-Essential Function Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers.

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (

Physical Demands The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas. Work Environment The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.