Equipment Operator III

Job Title

Under general supervision, this position will operate some machinery and equipment in the maintenance and repair of water mains, water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants. Reports to the Equipment Operator IV.

Operates heavy motorized equipment, assists with supervising moving construction equipment to excavate, maintain, repair, or replace water systems within the City of Portsmouth. Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.

Operates various types of motorized equipment, loaders, dump trucks, compact trucks, jack hammers, concrete saws, and use specialized equipment to repair or replace water lines, water mains, valves, meter boxes, and excavations in the City.

Leads or supervises others including training, assigning and evaluating work, and counseling. Serves as supervisor in the absence of the Equipment Operator IV.

Installs, repairs, and connects new water pipes to existing water systems.

Utilizes hand and power tools, and equipment to support maintenance operations; transports materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and personnel to and from job sites; repair or replace water main leaks, water service line leaks, fire hydrants, meters, and valves.

Inspects equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working condition; performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor; ensures the safety of city equipment, property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watch for pedestrians to include performing traffic management duties such as flagging vehicles, etc., as needed.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Has general knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment. Has general knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation and general construction work. Has general knowledge of ISHA Safe Trenching regulations. Has general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of equipment used in maintenance and or repair of water mains and water service lines.

Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interacts with co-workers and the public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to supervisors with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and managers in other departments, to project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to maintain good will…