Streets Heavy Equipment Operator

POSITION DETAILS

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Streets Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

BLS COMPARABLE: 47-20732.01, Grader, Bulldozer, & Scraper Operators; 47-2073.02, Operating Engineers

Leadership: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s safety performance history within the previous three years. This includes general employment, accident, and drug/alcohol information.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s driving history.
• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Due to on-call status, must be able to report to work within 30 minutes.

Position purpose: Assists in the prevention of flooding by the effective management of a storm water drainage system.

• Starts engine, moves throttle, controls, and levers to operate two or more heavy machines, equipment, and attachments including tractor mower, tractor and bush hog, riding mowers, trencher, backhoes, loader, and grader.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment, greases, oils, and performs maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operates equipment in a variety of positions to include steep inclines, wet conditions, tight spaces, etc.
• Prepares surfaces for application of asphalt by using leaf blower, broom, and shovel. Applies asphalt and uses rake or shovel to spread asphalt evenly.
• Trims trees as required and loads limbs and debris onto trailer or vehicle.
• Shovels material as required.
• Pull equipment and trailers behind light duty pickup truck, such as tack machine.
• Sets up traffic control when necessary.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces water mains, fire hydrants, valves, and service taps.
• Sets up safe work zones and follows safe operations procedures.
• Serves as lead worker, directing, instructing, and providing leadership to crew members.
• Provides assistance to other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Policies and procedures in city of Enid personnel manual and safety manual are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public.
• New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Class A CDL upon hire. Department of Agriculture spraying license within 1 year of employment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
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Chemistry: Basic knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Ability to work independently.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Ability to operate riding mower, tractor, chain saw, and weed eater.
• Ability to mow on slopes.
• Ability to operate telephone, copier, tablet, and other basic business machines.

FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses. Color vision. Peripheral vision. Depth perception.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: PDC Level: Heavy. Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs. occasionally. Ability to ascend/descend a 24" step. Ability to work with a rod or pole with a 10 lb weight attached to it (to simulate tree trimming). Ability to shovel material. Ability to walk with backpack blower for extended period of time. Ability to push/pull asphalt material using tools. Ability to twist/turn while seated (to simulate clearing for obstacles while operating equipment).

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense…