Heavy Equipment Operator

The City of Marquette is accepting applications for a fulltime Heavy Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for operating a wide range of light and heavy equipment. Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements. Testing will be required. The full scale for this position $21.72 26.88/hr with an excellent benefit package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

POSITION TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator All Divisions

REPORTS TO: Division Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 17 2022

JOB CLASS CODE: NonExempt / Public Works Bargaining Unit

POSITION SUMMARY

Works under the general supervision of the assigned Supervisor. Operates a wide range of light and heavy equipment power tools and performs manual labor to maintain and improve the Citys streets facilities properties parks and water sewer and stormwater utilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following

• Operate machinery in the Heavy Equipment classification.
• Maintain street and parking lot surfaces through such activities as grading graveling cleaning plowing snow removal ice control crackfilling patching and paving.
• Maintain turf areas on public property through such activities as mowing topsoiling seeding aerating fertilizing raking and watering.
• Maintain the water distribution system through such activities as installing and repairing service lines mains and hydrants cleaning storage tanks lubricating and rebuilding pumps and control valves operating system isolation valves painting repairing and clearing snow from hydrants collecting samples and flushing to maintain water quality and assisting with the testing repair or replacement of meters and the thawing of frozen pipes.
• Maintain the sanitary sewer collection system through such activities as installing inspecting cleaning and repairing mains laterals manholes and valves.
• Maintain the stormwater collection system through such activities as installing inspecting cleaning and repairing pipelines manholes catchbasins and other control structures placing and maintaining erosion control measures and clearing drainage ditches.
• Perform various grounds maintenance duties such as tree and stump removal brush chipping fence and guardrail repair installation inspection and repair of playground equipment and other fixtures and minor building maintenance.
• Exercise proper safety precautions in the performance of work including use of appropriate personal protective equipment machine guards work area warning materials and safe work procedures. May direct traffic in work areas.
• Inspect equipment and monitor its performance alerting supervisor of possible malfunctions. Read procedural manuals on equipment to become familiar with capacity and methods. Perform cleaning and general operational maintenance of the equipment.
• Work individually or as a part of a team of other equipment operators and service workers to complete assigned maintenance responsibilities. May direct small groups of equipment operators or seasonal workers on a particular work site or instruct them in proper work methods.

• Make continuous judgments on safety capacity of equipment and work precautions.
• Confer with supervisor or appropriate employees relative to methods to be used job timetable and unusual conditions for jobs to be completed receiving instructions as needed.
• Record or report to appropriate Supervisor maintenance needs of City infrastructure noted during the course of assigned work.
• Complete such work reports as are necessary to document the work accomplished and resources and methods used.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

• When qualified may operate equipment in the Special Equipment classification performing the necessary associated job responsibilities.
• When qualified may substitute for employees in various technical and skilled craft positions performing the necessary associated job responsibilities.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Hand tools power tools mowers saws compactors pumps concrete mixers generators post drivers jack hammers rock drills grinders propane and cutting torches pressure washers steamers and sand blasters paint sprayers sewer rodders and jetters. Metal locators and line tracers video inspection equipment leak detection equipment atmosphere testers respirators and SCBAs manhole hoists trench shoring and bracing line freezing equipment tapping machines volt/amp meters pressure and flow gauges.
• Municipal tractors loaders forklifts dump trucks plows vacuum trucks air compressors brush chippers pavement mill roller trailers.
• Maps utility atlases copier computer telephone radio DVD.
• Lubricants fuels solvents asphalt compressed gases adhesives paints aggregates pressurized piping systems sewage and other hazardous materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Required training includes a high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers and the general public.
• Required certification includes a valid Type A Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements.
• Ability to read and understand applicable construction plans and utility records.
• Knowledge of and basic skill in operating various types of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of street and underground utility maintenance and repair techniques and practices.

• Heavy Equipment Operators working in the Water Distribution division shall possess or obtain an S4 or higher certification within 1 year of becoming eligible per DEQ requirements. Certification must be maintained while working in division is required.
• Ability to obtain first aid certification within 12 months is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing walking sitting and driving.
• Must be capable of using hands/feet for repetitive single grasping fine manipulation pushing pulling and operating controls.
• Frequently reaching and climbing with occasional bending twisting squatting and grappling.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Ability to distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
• Ability to distinguish people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
• Ability to withstand high noise levels and temperature changes in the work environment.
• Ability to read write and identify colors.

This job description should not be interpreted as allinclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this job description.