Equipment Operator

Title

Equipment Operator I

Starts $22.10 - Maximum $27.64 per hour

Public Works Superintendent. May take direction from Assistant Superintendent in absence of the Superintendent or as delegated by the Superintendent.

This is a full‑time, entry‑level position that will be required to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or respond to after‑hours calls when needed. This position performs a variety of manual, semi‑skilled and skilled duties and responsibilities associated with the maintenance, construction, and renovation of village owned streets, sidewalks, cemetery, buildings and parks.

Work is regularly performed in an outside environment. The Equipment Operator I drives on village streets, operates heavy machinery on village streets and construction sites, and traverses uneven terrain on foot. The worker may be exposed to traffic and construction hazards, fire hazards, electrical currents, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, confined spaces, fumes, dusts, odors, toxic or caustic chemicals, pathogens, solvents, grease or oil, and vibration.

A. General Drives and operates various vehicles and equipment, including trucks, dump truck, bucket truck, tractors, boom mower, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, and mowers. Performs standard tasks using manual and powered equipment such as drills, power saws, shovels, rakes, pitch forks, mowers, broom, string trimmers, transit, wheel barrows, tampers, compressors, chippers, chainsaws, and jackhammers. Receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment.

Observes and promotes all established safety procedures. Cleans, organizes, and maintains vehicles, facilities, tools, and equipment. Performs general and preventative maintenance on all vehicles, equipment and facilities as appropriate. Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites. Loads and unloads materials from trucks. Stocks vehicles with necessary equipment and material. Keeps Public Works Superintendent informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems.

Assists with special events, including set up and tear down of equipment, traffic control, site clean‑up. Performs tree trimming, brush pickup and storm cleanup activities.

B. Streets, Highways, Curbs, Sidewalks and Right‑Of‑Ways Assists with maintenance and repair of village roads, curbs, sidewalks and right‑of‑ways, including asphalt repairs, concrete repairs and installation such as curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Installs street signs and the striping of streets and parking lots. Provides work zone traffic control, setting up barricades, warning signs, cones, and flagging traffic. Maintains roadside ditches, drainage areas, and shoulders, including ditching, removing weeds and applying herbicides.

Removes trash from right‑of‑ways and other public spaces. Performs snow removal upon direction of the Superintendent.

C. Parks Uses vehicles and equipment for general landscaping work, including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and planting. Maintains park grounds by removing weeds and applying fertilizer and herbicides. Performs general maintenance of bleachers, benches, tables, playground equipment, and other park facilities and buildings. Removes trash from all park grounds. Installs and maintains park signage and striping of parking lots. Maintains walking paths.

D. Cemetery Uses vehicles and equipment for general landscaping work, including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and planting. Maintains cemetery grounds by removing weeds and applying fertilizer and herbicides. May be asked to operate heavy equipment to open and close graves.

E. Stormwater Management Assists with installation and maintenance of the village storm sewer system.

F. Other Performs all other duties assigned by the Public Works Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality. Ability to exercise sound judgement within areas of responsibility. Ability to work…