Heavy Equipment Operator; Distribution

POSITION:

Heavy Equipment Operator (Distribution)

Distribution & Conveyance

106 (NE)

PAY: Min - $25.604 Mid - $32.645 Max - $39.685

Open Until Filled

The primary purpose of this classification is to transport and operate heavy equipment to and from job sites. While not transporting equipment, the incumbent will be assigned to various crews to operate heavy equipment as needed.

• Operates and utilizes various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments. Examples of equipment may include low boy, tractor trailer, large excavator, backhoes, front end loaders, boring machines, forklift, motor grader, ditch witch trencher, skid steers, tapping machine, tractors, dump trucks, forklift, Gradall hydraulic excavator, combination vacuum/jet truck, and rubber tire back hoe or other tools and equipment;
  
  maintains all equipment and tools used; and maintains an adequate supply of parts and supplies to complete work. In the absence of the crew leader, this position is responsible for handling functions including work order completions and overseeing crew safety.
• Drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, and CCWA property: maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; transports crew members, tools, and supplies to and from the job site; and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
• Performs excavation activities where exacting tolerances and specification are required: controls placement of equipment; determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property; digs ditches using for installation of water, wastewater and/or stormwater mains and fire hydrants; places pipes and fittings into excavated ditches; backfills and levels ditches and excavations when the work has been completed;
  
  and surveys work area before beginning excavation to confirm location and marking of buried utilities.
• Hauls, transports, loads and/or unloads various equipment and materials associated with departmental projects.
• Loads and moves materials: utilizes dump truck with large volume and weight capacities; positions equipment and controls height, angle, and position of scoop for optimum delivery of payload; moves sand, stone, gravel and needed material and supplies to complete work assignments; and controls amount and weight of materials being moved to avoid exceeding equipment capacity.
• Performs related duties: determines equipment needed for assigned projects; ensures all work within county and state rights-of-way meet established requirements, specifications, and standards; ensures pipes are installed correctly and that gaskets are installed and greased; and may assist in training lower level workers.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;
  
  and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Communicates with supervisor, other CCWA employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; five (5) years of work experience in operating equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training,…