Equipment Operator

Supervisor: Public Works Supervision Structure

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Random Substance Testing: Yes

Position Number: PW/14

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi-skilled work including the operation of a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment and machinery including light to heavy duty trucks to assist in the maintenance and repair of the City's infrastructure. Performs manual construction, maintenance and repair tasks and keeps required records.

Job Scope

Under the close supervision of the Public Works crew leader, performs limited semi-skilled manual labor using a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment including the operation of dump trucks, pick-up trucks, trailers, backhoes, front end loaders, mini-excavators, skid steers, and street sweeper. Once duties are learned, they are performed with independence. More routine tasks are performed under general supervision with considerable independence and is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.

Successful performance in this position helps to ensure efficient department operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Duties Required of All Positions in this Class:

• Accepts guidance and direction from supervisory and management staff.
• May operate one or more of the following, including but not limited to: a front-end loader, track loader, backhoe, pick-up truck, dump truck, skid steer, forklift, heavily loaded trailer, crane hoist, dozer, track trencher, tractor, track hoe, cable plow, boom truck, dump truck, automated garbage truck side load, rear-load garbage truck, grapple truck, container truck (i.e., swap loader), bucket truck, mechanical broom, roller, oil distributor, crack sealer, street sweeper, mini-excavator and snow removal equipment.
  
  Equipment may be diesel or gasoline powered.
• Performs duties of a laborer in maintenance and construction work when not operating equipment to accomplish the assigned project.
• Performs preventive maintenance on trucks, equipment and hand-tools, as needed. Ensures equipment and tools are checked to determine need for service. Checks oil, fuel levels, tire pressure, lights, lubrication and safety devices.
• Operates various hand and power tools, such as chain saws, jack hammers, air compressors, welding machines.
• Complies with operations and maintenance guides for equipment, machinery and tools.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and/or complaints in a courteous and timely manner. Provides customer notifications, using hang tags, mail, electronic media and other systems, for events such as water outages, testing meters/backflows, excavating, road improvements, capital projects, etc.
• Assists in ensuring routine maintenance at City garages, yard, storage areas and equipment, including performing minor repairs.
• Performs locates for buried municipal utilities.
• May weld and fabricate parts.
• Performs surface restorations, including yards, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, curbs, roads, etc. Work areas are to be returned to acceptable condition upon completion of project. Cleans and restores job site to acceptable condition. This may include replacing fence, landscaping, such as placing sod, raking and other landscape types of jobs.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and assists in maintaining clean common areas, such as breakrooms and restrooms.
• Attends any classes, as requested and funding allows.
• Follows all safety rules and City of Sedalia regulations and reports hazards to relevant supervisor or crew leader.
• Flags traffic and performs spotting activities, as necessary.
• Loads and offloads materials used at the job site.
• Arrives at assigned time, gets along well with others, manages time efficiently, and promotes utility efficiency. Assists in keeping clean and maintaining order in yard and shop areas.
• Work extra hours and serve on assigned 24/7 on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• In times of inclement weather or following severe storms, other emergencies, due to employee illnesses or at the request of the Public Works Director, equipment operators may be called upon to work in other than their assigned Public Works department (i.e., Mowing & Alley Maintenance, Recycling & Sanitation, Street, Water, and Water Pollution Control).
• Maintains records of work activities in a manner that ensures completion by the due date, information is complete and…