Public Works Equipment Operator ; Streets

Purpose of the Classification

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks and is engaged in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, including the water distribution systems, streets and sewers; generally, but not limited to the operation of trucks and medium‑sized equipment.

• Participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities.
• Operates backhoe, front‑end loader, bobcat, power rodder, flusher truck, forklift, trencher, street broom water truck, grader, bulldozer, tractor, paint machine, thermoplastic machine, thermoplastic trailer pre‑melter, glue sprayer, grinder, vacuum, blower, sign post driver, street sweeper and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Performs skilled service and maintenance as pipe fitting, water taps, boring or pushing under roadways, hydrostatic testing, bacteriological sampling, brick and rock laying, cement work, painting and remodeling, plumbing, carpentry and mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation.
• Performs general manual labor as required.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

The Public Works Equipment Operator I reports directly to:
Maintenance Leader II (water and sewer areas),
Environmental Control Supervisor (Environmental Control),
Traffic Supervisor (Traffic Division), and Streets Maintenance Leader II (Streets Division). The position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, and two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, including one year of experience in the operation of trucks and light to medium construction equipment.

Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semi‑skilled maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to use mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and a fitness to work physical exam.

Employees must hold a valid Oklahoma Class B (CDL) or successfully obtain one within nine (9) months of their hire date as a condition of continued employment.

Work in this classification is primarily outdoors and may require travel to other City locations as needed. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions. Requires ability to work weekends and holidays as required and maintain a stand‑by status.

This classification is a "safety‑sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety‑sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.

Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.