Equipment Operator II

GENERAL STATEMENT

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.

Installs, repairs, and connects new water pipes to existing water systems. Perform manual labor such as digging, shoveling, assisting with the replacement and installation of pipe, materials, and structures.

Operates various types of motorized equipment, backhoes, dump trucks, compact trucks, compact excavators, jack hammers, concrete saws, and loaders with specialized attachments; use specified equipment to repair or replace water lines, water mains, valves, meter boxes, and excavations.

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

Inspect equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working condition; perform routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identify and report 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 the connections from one type of pipe to another and the materials and tools to perform tasks correctly (PVC, HDPE, Ductile Iron, Cast Iron, Copper, Brass and Galvanized). Has general knowledge of OSHA Safe Trenching regulations, occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations (VDOT Traffic Work Zone) related to equipment operation and general construction work.

Has general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of equipment.

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.

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 all departments, 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 higher management 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…