Streets & Drainage Sr. Equipment Operator

The City is seeking a skilled and dependable Senior Equipment Operator to join the Streets & Drainage team to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of municipal streets, rights of way, and storm drainage systems through the safe and efficient operation of heavy and specialized equipment. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience operating heavy equipment, demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure.

This position contributes directly to ensuring safe roadways, effective drainage, and reliable public infrastructure that supports the daily needs of the community.

Under general supervision of the Streets & Drainage Superintendent, Crew Leader, and/or Director, the Senior Equipment Operator functions in a lead capacity, and primarily operates medium to heavy duty equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of city streets, rights of way, sidewalks, and storm drainage systems. Performs daily tasks including operating equipment, performing manual labor in various weather conditions, and responding to emergency situations such as flooding and/or storm damage to ensure public roadways, drainage systems, rights of way, and other related infrastructure are safe, functional, and well‑maintained.

Employees in this class are distinguished from those of Equipment Operator by the ability to function in a lead capacity and operate more complex, medium to heavy duty equipment as needed. The operator also provides support in other city department functions, such as the clearing and/or collection of trash/debris/brush, and special events as needed. Performs related work as directed.

Salary is dependent on qualifications. Minimum starting salary is $23.28 hourly.

• Operate various types of light to heavy weight equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets and drainage (e.g., asphalt paving machine, striping machine, tractors and shredders, sweepers, rollers, skid steers, dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes, curb machine, grade‑all, excavators, and motor graders).
• Perform survey tasks in construction and repair of streets and drainage (calculating grades, setting slopes, establishing elevations, and measuring location sites).
• Perform complete demolition of a road/street to its entirety; primarily using a motor grader. Demo existing asphalt, base and sub‑base, relay new base and sub‑base to grade level, and lay new asphalt with paving machine.
• Perform seal coating and chip sealing to existing roads/streets.
• Maintain streets and related areas due to striping, potholes, utility cuts and city construction activities.
• Install, repair, and maintain rights of way and drainage systems (cleaning debris from grates, inlets, culverts; trimming overgrowth, installing/replacing signage, installing/repairing damaged sidewalks).
• Assure completion of regularly scheduled vehicle and equipment maintenance and required documented records.
• Maintain inventory of parts, materials and supplies that will be utilized in the field.
• Under guidance of crew leader, and/or superintendent, and/or director, perform traffic control duties; set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices, warning signs, and caution indicators as required per work site in accordance with safety standards and work zone requirements.
• Attend periodic safety meetings as required in accordance with department policy.
• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Document work completed and report infrastructure issues.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines.
• Remain available for immediate call‑in due to any natural or man‑made disaster, as directed by the City Manager.
• Work assigned on‑call duty and overtime as needed.
• Be available for weekends or night callouts when necessary.

• Function…