Equipment Operator

Position: Equipment Operator I
Department: Varies

Pay Grade: 505

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Code: Z015

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual to moderately skilled work as part of a crew engaged in one of the following: refuse or recycling collection, maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds and facilities, or street/roadway maintenance. Work is physical in nature, however this classification is distinguished from Crew Worker I by a higher degree of independence in action and level of knowledge and skill and by more regular operation of light equipment.

Workers in this classification are expected to perform those tasks requiring a higher level of skill and demonstrate a moderate amount of knowledge and understanding of the work without constant or direct supervision from a Crew Leader or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs manual work within an assigned department, which may involve grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, street maintenance, sanitation services, building maintenance, or other projects within the assigned department; assists equipment operators, skilled-trade employees, or other workers as needed.
• Performs various tasks involving roadside maintenance, grounds maintenance, or landscaping projects: mows grass; trims and edges along roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, sidewalks, and fence lines; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; weeds flower beds; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from public areas; spreads seed, mulch, and other grounds materials;
  
  tills or aerates dirt/soil; moves dirt and grades land; cuts, lays, or installs sod; applies fertilizer and herbicide; rakes ground materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from public areas; empties trash containers; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.

• Performs various tasks associated with set-up and clean-up of work-sites and facilities: gathers equipment, tools, supplies, and materials needed to conduct work activities; empties trash containers and dumpsters; picks up or removes debris such as tree limbs, brush, pine straw, leaves, grass/yard clippings, and dead animals; rakes, sweeps, shovels, and cleans ground around work areas and picks up remaining materials; and cleans and returns equipment and materials to their proper location.
• Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and power / hand tools associated with department projects, including (but not limited to), a small tractor, commercial mower, edger, trimmer, chipper, chain saw, air compressor, concrete saw, leaf blower, tiller, sod cutter, asphalt loop, paint/marking machine, pick axe, sledgehammer, pitchfork, rake, post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio. May operate heavier construction equipment in a training capacity under direct supervision by a supervisor or skilled operator.
• Operates equipment to complete various tasks: skid-steer, forklifts, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and amounts; utilizes skid-steer to clear land or debris and other materials.
• Performs routine customer service functions: exchanges limited information with property owner or public regarding work; logs complaints or problems and refers them to the appropriate personnel.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which may include changing oil, refueling, or refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, changing tires, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Follows established safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, daily work sheets, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, activity calendars, event sheets, diagrams, blueprints, policies, procedures, regulations, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, inmate workers, community service workers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to…