HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (STORM WATER)

Job Description

Job Description

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking :

A heavy equipment operator to join our team and perform skilled work in the operation of a variety of motorized equipment and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Performing skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and road repair work; assisting in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads; digging and filling holes; clearing and repairing roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; installing, cleaning, repairing and maintaining sewers, water pipes and hydrants; clearing trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways, grounds and facilities.
• Operating a wide range of specialized vehicles and motorized equipment, including front-end loader, dump truck, bulldozer, grader, backhoe, tractor, street sweeper, oil distributor, spreader, scraper, roller, chipper, and water truck.
• Inspecting, cleaning and performing routine maintenance work on trucks and heavy equipment; identifying and reporting mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Operating power equipment and specialized trucks to transport trash, debris and biosolids.
• Hauling materials and transporting vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks.
• Loading and unloading materials using power equipment.
• Completing required daily logs and reports.
• Performing tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; performing traffic control activities as needed; reporting safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Utilizing proper safety precautions in all work performed.
• Hours : Monday through Thursday, 6 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm (30 minute lunch); overtime is required. This is an on-call position.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and skills :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

Three years' experience operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.