Equipment Operator

This position is designated as safety-sensitive. As such, a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening are mandatory. The incumbent will also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment.

• Performs manual and skilled labor associated with the maintenance and repair of City streets and right of ways; duties include new and replacement concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter construction, asphalt paving and patching, leaf collection, mowing, litter control, and emergency response for weather and other events.
• Performs right-of-way maintenance by operating riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters; trims and cuts trees, cleans storm drains, edges sidewalks, collects trash and litter, and performs other duties as required.
• Performs leaf collection duties including raking and operating a leaf vacuum machine.
• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled labor relating to concrete construction and asphalt patching and paving.
• May assist in the training of employees.
• Employee is subject to recall and/or mandatory overtime for emergency situations.
• May be required to work overtime for non-emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Two years as a Street Maintenance Worker or equivalent knowledge, skills, or experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

• Must have or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

• Knowledge of geography of the City, including major streets and landmarks.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to learn proper operation of various types of small to medium equipment such as flat-bed or dump trucks, mowing machines, hand and power tools, chippers, and leaf vacuum machines.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Automatic promotion to Equipment Operator II after two years as Equipment Operator I, ability to meet Equipment Operator II job specifications, and Superintendent's recommendation.
• A 5% incentive increase shall be given to employee who obtains a CDL Class A license.

• This safety-sensitive position is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Employees in this position are required to register into the FMCSA Clearinghouse and are subject to queries to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information exists in the Clearinghouse.
• This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.