Equipment Operator

An employee in this class operates a backhoe, knuckle boom loader, street sweeper, garbage truck, dump truck mini excavator and/orother medium to heavy equipment independently.

Work involves operating equipment in tight locations around underground and overhead utility lines and open trenches, near trees, parked cars and traffic; designing a route that considers traffic issues and demand needs; and performing maintenance and servicing of equipment used.

Work may require the employee to serveon-call and respond to emergency call-back work.

The employee is subject to hazards associated with public works including working in both inside and outside environments, inextreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals,odors, dust, mist, and oils.

Work mayalso subject the employee to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens.

Work is performed under regular supervision and is observed occasionally while in progress or upon completion

• Operates knuckle boom craneto load furniture, appliances, yard waste or other objects from curb into trucks for disposal; removes large piles of limbs and branches,construction debris, heavy furniture and appliances and places into large dump trucks.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean town streets; identifies appropriate routes to reduce theimpact on and of traffic and to address work in an efficient way; participates in change out of brushes; dumps refuse at the land fill; crawls under truck to access inside for cleaning.
• Operates a backhoe, excavator to cut or dig ditches or other equipment to open trenches for constructionor replacement of distribution and collection lines; ensures deep trenches are properly excavated, and shoring boxes are correctly and safely placedin trenches; ensures trench is properly filled and compacted when work is completed.
• Operates a large tractor with side arm, or bush hog attachment; mows fields, rights-of-wayand vacant overgrown lots; notifies supervisor for billing; works independently to cover assigned route.
• Operates leaf truck tovacuum leaves from curb side.
• Washes and cleans assigned equipment; performs routine service such as checking fluid level,tire pressure, lights; greases, changes oil and filters; may assist onmore complex repairs.
• May participate inand/or assist in making utility system taps, installations and repairs to distribution and collection lines, meters, meter boxes and related appurtenances.
• Participates inmowing, trimming, repairing streets, cleaning catch basins, and related public works functions.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing,stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching,walking, lifting, and hearing.
• Must be able toperform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20pounds of force frequently; and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to liftor otherwise move objects.
• Must possess thevisual acuity to operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner.
• Graduation from high schooland experience driving and/or operating heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid
  
  North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
• Plumbing experience desirable for positions working in distribution and collections.
• May require Grade ICollection and/or Grade C Distribution Certifications.
• Working knowledge oftraffic laws governing equipment operation.

• Working knowledge of the practice of operating and servicing medium andlarge equipment.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards related safety precautions for large equipment in traffic and in tight locations and around overhead and underground utilities.
• Working knowledge of the public works or utilities function to which normally assigned.
• Skill in the operation and care of large, specialized equipment.
• Ability to establish and follow an appropriate route working efficiently without close supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and crew members.
• Ability to maintain simple records.

Town of Red Springs Employee Fringe Benefits

All Full-Time Employees:

• Paid sick leave
• Paid Holidays as designated by the State
• Employer paid health…