Heavy Equipment Operator​/Class A CDL

Public Works Equipment Operator

This position operates heavy equipment in support of the public works department.

• Operates a variety of equipment, including tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, excavator, front-end loader, flusher, auger, combination vehicles, etc.
• Drives dump truck, garbage truck, Knuckleboom, fuel truck, and pickup trucks.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Repairs and maintains city streets; installs storm drains, constructs storm boxes, performs masonry and concrete finishing duties.
• Installs, repairs and maintains city sewer lines, laterals, and right-of-way; applies pesticides to control weeds.
• Collects and transports solid waste to landfill or designated disposal site.
• Directs the work of an assigned crew of personnel in the field; ensures compliance with safety guidelines.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in various maintenance and construction operations.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Departmental Managers assign work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, city codes, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of the public works department.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, vendors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position has functional supervision over Maintenance/Construction Workers and Refuse Workers as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of valid Class A commercial driver's license.