Equipment Operator Iv Utilities

Description

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, the employee operates various heavy equipment using advanced skills to complete highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities on city roads, properties, rights‑of‑way (ROW), and city utilities. The employee operates power tools and heavy equipment throughout the city on streets and utilities. Assignments are received from the supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with final inspection of completed work.

The employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies the supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. The employee performs other routine manual labor as assigned and may serve as a work crew leader for specific tasks or projects. This is a highly experienced and highly skilled job. The employee assists in training newer employees and serves as the crew leader at work sites.

This position is safety‑sensitive and is subject to pre‑employment background checks and random drug screens.

This job description is written generically to meet the requirements for several city departments. Duties listed apply to multiple departments and may not apply solely to a single department or division.

• Receives daily tasks and assignments from supervisor.
• Drives and operates equipment for the assigned department or division.
• Operates heavy equipment on job sites, such as backhoe, track hoe, front‑end loader, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator, arm mower, heavy dump truck, asphalt spreader, motor grader, semi‑tractor‑trailer, and rollers.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non‑standard conditions.
• Drives and operates heavy equipment to precisely tear down and remove condemned structures.
• Operates heavy equipment around dangerous gas and power lines and other public services.
• Wears safety equipment and clothing to protect self and others from bodily or property damage.
• Follows plans and instructions regarding projects.
• Maintains a log of daily activities.
• Completes assignments within specified time frames.
• Trains others on more complex equipment when time and conditions are appropriate.

• Performs pre‑work safety inspections of equipment.
• Performs daily and monthly safety and maintenance vehicle inspections on assigned equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensures assigned equipment is properly fueled.
• Reports equipment maintenance status to the supervisor.
• Assists other repairmen with minor mechanical repairs.
• Cleans and washes vehicles.

• Maintains a daily log of activities.
• Performs road and ROW repair and maintenance activities.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut trees and bushes from ROW.
• Collects debris and trash.
• Clears roads of fallen trees, limbs, and other items following storms or emergencies.
• Operates equipment to clean out drains, traps, and ditches.
• Constructs molds and forms for concrete work.
• Operates small engine power tools including lawn mowers and weed eaters.
• Uses concrete saws and other power drills and saws.
• Ensures proper signage is visible during assigned operations.
• Uses hand tools such as saws, hammers, and shovels.
• Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs and landscape work.
• Performs flagman duties as needed while on road maintenance or horticulture jobs.
• Picks up and piles brush, refuse, and other materials.

• Receives project assignments from supervisor.
• Instructs and directs laborers and other construction/maintenance helpers.
• Creates a program/schedule for the use of materials and associated equipment for work projects.
• Ensures work crews observe safety standards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintains activity log accounting for time and materials of a project.

• Maintains and repairs city streets.
• Repairs potholes in city streets.
• Installs and repairs curbs.
• Constructs and repairs sidewalks.
• Performs standard repairs on roads and drains.
• Installs and repairs drains and culverts; measures and installs pipes.
• Uses special equipment to measure grades…