Motor Equipment Operator III; SC: Sewer Maintenance; Grade 20 ASFCME Local

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts. Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at  .

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, a oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year.

The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s). New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs work of exceptional difficulty in the operation of heavy motorized equipment and performs a variety of supervisory tasks in connection with such operations; does related work as required.

An employee in this class operates heavy, multi-purpose equipment, such as cranes or combination sewer cleaning trucks
, which require a high degree of skill and manipulative ability. Operation of the equipment also requires unusual skill to do precision work such as making fine grades and ability to operate the heavy equipment so as not to impede the progress of related operations while maintaining constant attention to safety in order to prevent accidents. Standard procedures are followed, and the work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation.

This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator II since a much higher degree of skill is necessary to perform the work required. For example, operations may involve equipment with a high lifting capability where a large number of controls govern a wide variety of motions that requires a high degree of judgment and skill to avoid damage to equipment or materials handled.

It may also involve equipment where a high degree of coordination and frequent adjustment of attachments are necessary because the nature of the operation requires a considerable degree of accuracy to accomplish the finished work by reading prints and grade stakes. This employee must have a thorough knowledge of heavy motorized equipment to be able to instruct trainees in the proper use of the equipment and in maintenance techniques and procedures.

This employee may serve as a working supervisor, supervising the work of Maintenance and Construction Workers and other equipment operators.

• Operates all heavy equipment and vehicles in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s Commercial Drivers License Class A (CDL-A) guidelines;
• Operates combination and recycling sewer cleaning trucks to perform maintenance on the wastewater system (vacuum and high-pressure water jetting systems);
• Operates a crane to lift heavy objects, sets culverts, digs, or back fills excavations and uses attachments such as a backhoe, clamshell, or drag line to load vehicles and clear drainage ditches;
• Operates a backhoe and gradall to dig excavations and trenches in connection with heavy construction where grade stakes are used;
• Operates a bulldozer for fine grading work where grade stakes are used and operates a carryall in connection with fine grading;
• Operates a grader to level road surfaces and to do other fine grading where grade stakes are used;
• Operates a tractor-trailer unit (lowboy) to haul heavy motorized equipment or material;
• Operates plow vehicles;
• Operates construction vehicles when not operating heavy motorized equipment;
• Inspe…