Equipment Operator - Roads

Description

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 773
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Under supervision of the Director, Assistant Director and Working Foreman, performs maintenance and repair work and operates moderately heavy equipment to maintain Township streets and property.

• Operates light to moderately heavy and complex equipment such as loaders, backhoes and rollers
• May advise or provide training to Laborer employees.
• Performs manual labor and maintenance work related to the upkeep of Township streets, grounds and facilities .
• Locates and marks areas for safe digging and / or for PA One Call purposes.
• Repairs roadways and road beds; grades roads, repairs ditches and shoulders, dumps and spreads gravel; applies hot top and patches to surfaces and the like.
• Installs and maintains drainage culverts.
• Performs minor building repairs where structural integrity is not at issue.
• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, tractors, boom mowers, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment and other related equipment . “
• Has the ability and proper licensing to haul heavy equipment on trailers .
• Empties trash cans and cleans up litter/debris at Township facilities and along roadways; including removal of dead animals/wildlife .
• Performs drainage maintenance activities. Installs, maintains and repairs catch basins and associated piping.
• Paints road lines, handicap spaces, crosswalks, stop lines, parking space lines and the like.
• Replaces damaged sign posts, worn or weathered signs and the like.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs lawn and grounds maintenance to include mowing, raking, watering, weeding, tree/bush trimming and removal, etc.
• Cleans and maintains shop, trucks, tools and equipment used; performs routine maintenance, service and repair on equipment used.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs various labor-intensive tasks; includes lifting of heavy materials, shoveling and sweeping. Performs duties of general Laborer in maintenance and construction work when not operating equipment.
• Performs flagger and work zone traffic control duties as directed.
• Loads truck with appropriate equipment for daily tasks.
• Assists staff from other Township departments and/or divisions as needed.
• Behaves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and other employees.
• Operates various power driven tools and/or machinery as required, such as chain saws, pruning equipment, gasoline powered hedge trimmers or other similarly sized equipment.
• Performs snow and ice control operations on public roads. Drives snow plow and applies snow/ice control materials.
• Clears snow from sidewalks, recreation paths and parking areas at Township facilities as directed.
• Attends training, workshops and classes related to job duties. Obtains certification grade levels as requested.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends when scheduled, be on call periodically, and respond to emergencies on short notice.
• Required to be on call for snow/ice control operations.

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid PA CDL Class A
• Minimum of one year of experience operating light to moderately heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce pertinent ordinances, policies and instructions.

• Ability to maintain various records and reports.
• General knowledge of computers and related software.
• Skill in…