EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- STORM WATER/SEWER DIVISION

DEPARTMENT: Public Services

DIVISION: Operations, Storm Water/Sewer

Pay Grade: GRADE 8: $39, 829.66 - $59,744.50 Annual Salary ($19.14 - $28.72 Hourly)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly, Eligible for Benefits

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position assists in performing semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities related to street, traffic, and sewer/storm water utility maintenance. Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Crew Leader.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, and backhoe, vactor, flush truck, compressors, jack hammers, concrete saws, street sweeper, sewer rodders, mowers, edgers and blowers or any other equipment needed in sewer and storm water maintenance repairs.
• Maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Know and understand underground utility locating procedures and "blue stake" policies and procedures.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of sewer and storm water repair activities.
• Direct and control traffic around work sites and maintain a current flagging certification.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Be available for recall during any hour for sewer and storm sewer emergencies, snow/ice control work, or other emergency conditions.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provide information within the area of assignment.
• Resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Respond to all emergency snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Willing to accept duty as the Division's stand-by person for a one-week period and respond to emergency calls 24-hours a day during this period.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement