Equipment Operator II - Utilities

To perform moderately difficult and responsible public works, construction and maintenance work involving the safe and efficient operation of various kinds of heavy and specialized automotive and power-driven equipment, acting as group leader and performing related work as required.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Foreman III and/or other designated official.

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Subject to general assignment and to inspection of work in progress and upon completion, with responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Operate light and heavy trucks, snow plows, tractors, and other automotive and other power-driven equipment.
• Operate front-end loader in a variety of loading and construction operations.
• Operate various cement cutting saws, grinders, chain saw, air compressors and other equipment as required.
• Operate tapping machines, hydrant thawing equipment, sewer machines or other job related equipment as required.
• Operate vactor / jet rodder and/or any other sewer cleaning equipment.
• Participate in the installation or repairs to water service lines and water mains, valves and hydrants.
• Participate in the installation or repairs to sewer services, sewer mains, manholes and catch basins.
• Participate in manual labor operations involved in sewer and water installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Perform manual labor, load and unload trucks, dig manholes and catch basins, clean catch basins and demonstrate reasonable knowledge in the constructional operations of the water distribution & sewer collections system.
• Manipulate controls to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Change various attachments on equipment, lubricate, fuel and clean equipment as required.
• Record and post residential and/or commercial & institutional establishments for N/P.
• Perform street patching, repairs and right of way restoration.
• Perform related work as required.

• Ability to perform job assignments and/or related tasks in a timely manner.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of heavy and specialized automotive and power-driven equipment.
• Reasonable knowledge of traffic laws for construction barricading and safety.
• Knowledge of automotive and power-driven equipment lubrication and repair activities.
• Familiarity with streets and principal locations in the city.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and follow or give out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to operate automotive equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the methods and materials used in the water distribution and sewer collections system.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

An employee in this class, upon appointment, shall have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• “Competent Person” qualification for trenching & shoring.
• Knowledge of the maintenance, operation and safety requirements of a variety of automotive and power-driven equipment.
• Confined Space Certification.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver License (Operator’s) and a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group A/Air with a Tanker “N” endorsement.
• Reasonable, recent experience in the operation of various types of heavy automotive and/or specialized power-driven equipment, involving public works…