Roads Operator II

SUMMARY:

This position operates equipment to participate in the repair and maintenance of city roads and related infrastructure by providing semi- and highly skilled labor and equipment operation to provide the public with safe clean and well-maintained street and storm drainage systems for the convenience and safety of the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Operator II:

• Performs various tasks in the installation repair and maintenance of road systems alleys and public rightofway; detects unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment and respond accordingly.
• Proficient in the safe efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools including hand shovels rakes jack hammers dirt compactors and other tools to maintain gravel asphalt and concrete streets and surfaces.
• Conducts adequate pretrip inspections on equipment and will report and request maintenance needs.
• Performs operation of common equipment including front end loader small skid steer loader riding roller pickups and other utility maintenance vehicles.
• Assists with set up and removal of traffic control devices; assists with street patching activities for both asphalt and concrete surfaces; assists with sanding brining and street maintenance operations within safety guidelines appropriate for the equipment and activities assigned.
• Performs snow removal processes; able to follow map routes to complete assigned snow routes in an efficient safe and timely fashion.
• Must be willing to respond at variable hours to address emergencies or snow related events.
• Inspects and/or repairs streetlights and street signs.
• Loads heavy equipment onto trailer and transports to and from worksites.
• Cleans debris from roadways.
• Assists with special city events.
• Assists with storm clean-up operations.
• Proficiently operates more advanced equipment including motor grade and backhoe to maintain asphalt concrete and gravel surfaces clean streets and remove snow and to complete special projects.
• Performs minor carpentry and concrete finishing activities to include building and setting forms forming curb and gutter setting walls and flat work to meet the required specifications.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to protect the operational integrity of the machinery to include building changing and setting brooms on street sweeping equipment.
• Completes flagging activities to control the flow of traffic around active job sites to maintain a safe work zone for crew members and warn the public of potential safety hazards.
• Familiar with traffic control configuration for maintenance and shortduration activities.
• Conducts pretreatment process for proactive ice removal; able to complete all de-icing activities independently to include mixing salt sand to achieve desired results.
• Performs advanced operation of all equipment used for maintenance activities including wing plows and/or winged blades during extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Provides guidance for lower level work crews in the completion of daily tasks to achieve effective time and resource utilization.
• Operates snow equipment to its full capability with minor instruction to obtain desired results; ability to change duties with minor direction to complete additional tasks.
• Calculates orders and disperses materials accurately with minimal waste for various applications including various types of gravel rock and bedding; specialty asphalt oils and concrete; salt sand or other treatment material as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with two (2) years of directly related experience in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operator experience having completed a minimum of 400 hours of training to demonstrate proficient operation of more advanced equipment including motor grader paving machine street sweeper Vac Truck and backhoe to maintain asphalt concrete and gravel surfaces clean streets and remove snow and to complete special projects.

Required Certificates Licenses and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Possession of a South Dakota Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Possession of South Dakota Department of Transportation Flagger Certification. Possession of or ability to obtain within 12 months of date of hire South Dakota Department of Transportation Erosion and Sediment Control Certification.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within 12 months of date of hire MSHA certification

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the methods and materials used in general building and above ground and underground facilities maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of pavement maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the operation and capability of various trucks and light construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the techniques used in concrete construction pouring and finishing.
• Knowledge of the use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of advanced math principles.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of standard traffic laws and ordinances safety regulations principles practices safety data sheets (SDS) and equipment related to the work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices including those associated with working in confined spaces.

Required Skills:

• Ability to perform general maintenance work individually or as a member of a crew.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate of a variety of hand and power tools including hand shovels rakes jack hammers dirt compactors and other tools to maintain gravel asphalt and concrete streets and surfaces.
• Ability to learn and complete flagging activities to control the flow of traffic around active job sites to maintain a safe work zone for crew members and warn the public of potential safety hazards. Ability to safely use and maintain hand and power tools related to the work.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret plans maps and instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to prepare basic records and reports of work performed.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of light and heavy motorized equipment.
• Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals objectives and activities.
• Ability to perform general maintenance work individually or as a member of a crew in various areas depending upon the function.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in outdoors a typical shop or related maintenance setting including operating typical trade test equipment hand and power tools and standard office equipment; stamina to stand walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing

up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed outdoors. Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals fuels fumes biohazards noise and electrical currents under adverse environmental conditions. This position is classified as Essential Personnel.