Streets Equipment Operator — Drive, Plow & Maintain

It is the policy of the City of Helena to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, creed, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, political beliefs, genetic information, the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment with the City of Helena.

Salary Range: $23.42/hr - $24.59/hr (Street Equipment Operator I); $24.61/hr - $25.84/hr (Street Equipment Operator II)

Please review the Minimum Qualifications section carefully. By applying for this position, you are submitting an application for both the Street Equipment Operator I and the Street Equipment Operator II roles. Your qualifications will determine which position you may be considered for.

This position operates specialized automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment in addition to a wide variety of other power equipment and performs skilled street maintenance work. Independently and as part of a team, the incumbent will participate in all aspects of maintaining streets within the City of Helena including but not limited to sweeping, sanding, plowing, and repair.

70% Time – Essential.

• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles including large dump truck, snow plows, sanders, asphalt patch truck, water truck, utility truck, loader, sweeper, compaction equipment, jack hammer, chain saws, trimmers, and compressor to clean, repair and maintain City Streets and alleys.
• Under supervision, may learn to operate other heavy equipment such as a motor grader.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment including fueling, checking fluid levels, greasing machines, overall condition of machines and cleaning interior and exterior of trucks, equipment, machinery, tools, etc.
• Require building, maintaining, and applying tire chains as traction devices for winter use.
• Replacement of wear parts on snowplows, street sweepers, milling machine, and other equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for street sweeping to remove leaves, dirt, small rocks, and other small debris from streets.
• Responsible for snow operations to include plowing and sanding streets in a timely and efficient manner.

30% Time – Essential.

• Asphalt milling and overlay by removing and recycling existing asphalt pavement to correct any errors in the surface and replacing it in a cross-section pattern.
• Pothole repair consisting of asphalt being poured into the holes and compacted with a hand tamper, car tire, or something that provides an even, level surface such as a roller.
• Grading dirt streets and alleys by cutting into the surface of the road with a grader and wind rolling the material to one side of the road then laying it back and compacting it to make a smooth road surface (performed under supervision).
• May be required to act as flag person (flagger) when needed.

• Knowledge of material, methods, equipment, and the tools involved in the construction or repairs of streets and alleys, including their operation and safety measures.
• Knowledge of applicable machines and tools, including their designs, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.

• Skill or ability to operate pertinent equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks using a variety of hand and power tools; determine when and what kind of additional maintenance is needed.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform concrete work to include forming, pouring, and finishing.
• Learn new skills or techniques needed to perform major duties, should new processes or technology become available.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions when…