Equipment Operator I

Job Title

This is skilled work in the operation of heavy duty trucks and in the performance of allied duties.

Examples Of Duties

Operates dump, flat bed, or other trucks in picking up and delivering materials, debris and supplies; services vehicles with gas, oil and water and performs minor maintenance work; notifies superior and mechanics of need for major repair.

Operates trucks on road maintenance and street construction work hauling cold patch, gravel sand, and rock; operates compressors pneumatic tools, small-power rollers and related pieces of equipment; participates in semi-skilled tasks in street patching and crack filling operations.

Plows snow, hauls snow and spreads salt in winter; may operate a tractor cutting grass and weeds in summer.

Performs various manual labor tasks such as cleaning catch basins and street gutters; digging ditches and laying pipe; maintains park areas; knows grass and trims tree limbs.

Performs related work as required. Must be available to report for emergency operations, especially in the winter.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy duty trucks. Must be physically able to perform the required tasks. HS Diploma or GED, knowledge of the operation and servicing of heavy duty trucks, OR any equivalent education and experience that demonstrated the possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B) required.