Equipment Operator - Streets

Performs work involving the operation of trucks and/or specialized equipment used in the Public Works Division. The employee performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Drives and operates specialized equipment used in the Division
• Independently performs assigned work specific to our this Division within the City limits
• Makes minor adjustments to and participates in the cleaning and servicing of equipment utilized.
• Provides on-the-job training to lower level personnel.
• May operate more complex equipment for training and relief purposes.
• The employee may refer to route maps but generally receives work assignments in the form of oral instructions which are specific and simple. Judgment and decision making are limited to determining the technique or method of action in completing a particular task. The supervisor is consulted when existing guidelines do not adequately cover a situation.
• The employee performs a limited to moderate number of tasks using some judgments and decision making based on knowledge and experience to determine course of action or technique to use. Instructions usually are of moderate difficulty and the employee follows established procedures.
• May be called upon to direct the work of other employees and crew members.
• The employee normally receives and instructions but may receive written instructions. Methods of accomplishing assignments are determined by established procedures. Deadlines and priorities are determined by the supervisor. The employee’s work progress, accuracy and completeness are monitored routinely. The employee is also expected to keep the supervisor informed of work progress.
• Most contacts are with fellow employees and supervisors although the employee may have incidental contact with the general public while working at job sites.
• The employee’s contact with the general public involves giving out routine factual information or responding to routine inquiry

• Good knowledge of geographic layout of the City.
• Good knowledge of the operating characteristics, methods, techniques, procedures and maintenance of machines and equipment operated.
• Good skill in operation and use of equipment.
• Sufficient skill in writing to complete simple records.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Must have high school diploma/GED
• Valid commercial operator’s license required at time of placement. Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City’s auto liability carrier.
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles and other equipment used within the division.
• This knowledge and skill would be gained by completion of at least six (6) months of experience in…