Equipment Operator I-II
Equipment Operator I-II
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Starting Pay:
Level I: $20.40 $22.20/hourly
Level II: $22.95 $24.98/hourly
Please click the link below for Benefits Information:
Under general supervision operates a variety of heavy vehicles and equipment. Position requires a high degree of operator skill. Additionally may perform manual work duties as assigned. Works in Streets Water Management Sanitation and Environmental Services or another City department.
II. Essential Job Duties
Equipment Operator I
A. Operates Vehicles Equipment and Machinery
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment (CDL required) at least 50% of the time which includes a large dump truck (10ton capacity or larger) Gradall 45ft or larger aerial bucket truck storm sewer vacuum truck boom tractor mower single person leaf truck tractor with brush hog street sweeper dump truck with brine equipment mini excavator 30 yard pull behind leaf collection equipment skid steer.
- Additionally may operate backhoe track hoe street sweeper small dump truck salt spreader asphalt sprayer asphalt roller skid loader refuse truck pickup truck transfer station controls tub grinder tractor mower bush hog bobcat leaf machine chipper jackhammer road tractor routesmart tablet air compressor hot box mulch blower hydroseeder lawn mower sprayer equipment concrete grinder.
- Monitors equipment operation to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Highly skilled; capable of high precision work in tight quarters and safe efficient operation in all conditions.
B. Performs Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery equipment and tools in operable condition which may include checking fuel levels replacing belts and fluids greasing equipment and washing/cleaning equipment.
- Reports faulty equipment to supervisor.
C. Performs Manual Labor
- May perform various manual tasks which may include digging holes/trenches shoveling materials applying asphalt to repair potholes; loading/unloading materials lifting/moving discarded appliances and furniture or other heavy materials and picking up debris/litter or dead animals.
- Uses variety of power and hand tools including chain saw pruner line trimmer shovel rake pitchfork broom and radio communications equipment.
D. Performs Recordkeeping or Other Administrative asks.
- Receives various forms reports work orders maps or other documentation and reviews completes forwards or retains as appropriate.
Equipment Operator II
A. Operates Vehicles Equipment and Machinery
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment (CDL required) at least 50% of the time which includes a large dump truck (10ton capacity or larger) Gradall 45ft or larger aerial bucket truck storm sewer vacuum truck boom tractor mower single person leaf truck tractor with brush hog street sweeper dump truck with brine equipment mini excavator 30 yard pull behind leaf collection equipment skid steer.
- Additionally may operate backhoe track hoe street sweeper small dump truck salt spreader asphalt sprayer asphalt roller skid loader refuse truck pickup truck transfer station controls tub grinder tractor mower bush hog bobcat leaf machine chipper jackhammer road tractor routesmart tablet air compressor hot box mulch blower hydroseeder lawn mower sprayer equipment concrete grinder.
- Monitors equipment operation to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Highly skilled; capable of high precision work in tight quarters and safe efficient operation in all conditions.
B. Performs Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery equipment and tools in operable condition which may include checking fuel levels replacing belts and fluids greasing equipment and washing/cleaning equipment.
- Reports faulty equipment to supervisor.
C. Performs Manual Labor
- May perform various manual tasks which may include digging holes/trenches shoveling materials applying asphalt to repair potholes; loading/unloading materials lifting/moving discarded appliances and furniture or other heavy materials and picking up debris/litter or dead animals.
- Uses variety of power and hand tools including chain saw pruner line trimmer shovel rake pitchfork broom and radio communications equipment.
D. Performs Recordkeeping or Other Administrative asks.
Receives various forms reports work orders maps or other documentation and reviews completes forwards or retains as appropriate.
III. Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned including:
- May prepare and apply disinfectants/insecticides.
- May place safety cones and signs and flag traffic.
- May instruct others in equipment use.
- Provides assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.
- Maintains responsibility for keeping work area in a clean and safe operating condition at all times.
- OnCall Designation:This position is considered an OnCall eligible position and rotation on an OnCall team is required.
IV. Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved.
V. Equipment Operated
See above.
VI. Key Competencies Required
- Job Content Knowledge:Has knowledge of the activities practices and methods of department facilities and operations. Is highly skilled in operating vehicles and equipment used in the performance of job tasks. Is knowledgeable in the maintenance of jobrelated equipment. Understands how to safely use required tools and supplies. Follow and comprehend work orders assigned by supervisor.
- Language Skills:Read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Mathematical Skills:Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability:Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. In decision making some choices are known while others may need to be identified. Some reliance on precedent. Interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Teamwork:Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.
VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
- Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Regularly move about around different worksites.
- Constantly operates equipment or machinery such as heavy equipment (CDL required) at least 50% of the time which includes a large dump truck (10 ton capacity or larger) Gradall 45ft or larger aerial bucket truck storm sewer vacuum truck and/or boom tractor mower backhoe track hoe salt spreader asphalt sprayer asphalt roller skid loader refuse truck pickup truck transfer station controls tub grinder (grinder operations) tractor mower bush hog bobcat leaf machine chipper jackhammer road tractor routesmart tablet air compressor.
- Frequently positions self to maintain work area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
- Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally ascends/descends ladders.
- Regularly moves/transports up to 20pounds.
- Occasionally moves/transports upto100pounds.
Work Environment:Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:
- Frequent worknearmovingmechanicalparts
- Frequent exposure to fumesorairborneparticles
- Occasional exposure to toxicorcausticchemicals
- Regular exposure to outdoorweatherconditions
- Frequent exposure to vibration.
The work environment is loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earthmoving equipment).
VIII. Qualifications
Education and Experience:The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through high school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three years of construction equipment operation related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equipment Operator II
Required Certifications/Licenses:
Driver License CDL A or B as applicable.
Employment Type
Hourly
