Clean-up Equipment Operator III

Clean-up Equipment Operator III

AFSCME

Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, operates a variety of light to heavy vehicles and equipment used in the cleanup of City neighborhoods, streets, islands, alleys and sweeping/washing City streets. This position is required to operate equipment in other areas, as well as assist on an as-needed basis in garbage collection operations. Incumbent will be a lead crew member. Incumbents in this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL Driver license.

Incumbents in this position may work non-traditional hours, varying work schedules and are expected to be on call for specified times during the snow removal season.

$23.57 - $31.04

$23.57 - $31.04

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Operates a full range of light to heavy construction equipment and tools required for various cleanup applications. (low complexity: 3/4-ton pickup trucks, chain saws, hedgers, chemical sprayers, power sprayers, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, tractor mowers.) (Medium complexity: transport, leaf trucks, bobcat, Unimog, sander plows.) Rotates from one piece of equipment to the other based on operational needs. Tests tools and test drives all potential equipment purchases and makes recommendations to field supervisor.

As cleanup operator participates in cleanup programs, or acts as laborer/flagger, picking up and hauling away various refuse. Is responsible for transporting signs and barricade equipment to and from job sites. Daily refuse. Performs snow removal duties in assigned district in accordance with the City's snow removal programs. Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use.

"Trouble shoots" and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to fleet management. Completes routine forms, i.e., equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, weigh tickets, repair tickets, storm records, load reports, and landfill trip response documents. Participates in the cleanup of special projects such as parades, and other events. Lead work crews independently coordinating with supervisor and intermittent supervisory roles.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Three years’ paid work experience to include two years’ operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles. One year experience operating landscaping machinery, snow removal equipment, bobcat operation and heavy-duty pickup truck operation with trailer towing experience. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or the ability to obtain within six months of hire. Flagger Certification may be required. Knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make minor repairs and tool and equipment adjustments.

Visual demands required to read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules. Ability to write and perform basic arithmetic calculations to compute mileage, tonnage, time, etc. Ability to work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift heavy equipment and…