Equipment Operator II

Overview

Operate medium duty, large stationary, and/or motorized construction and maintenance equipment; perform grading, loading, sweeping, snow plowing, landscaping, water tanker for dust control; street/runway repairs, water and waste water line maintenance activities; may transport equipment on public right-of-ways and City owned facilities and perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Operate a variety of medium-duty, power-driven equipment including, but not limited to, graders, de-icer trucks, snow plows, skip loaders, backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, etc.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Effectively communicate with communications tower personnel and other team members; communicate clearly and concisely.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in the maintenance and operation of medium duty motorized gas or diesel powered equipment;
and

One (1) year construction equipment operation and maintenance experience.

When assigned to Aviation:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class A or
  
  B).
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid OSHA Forklift Operator certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.