What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Village of Palm Springs?
JOB
Performs skilled advanced work operating complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in the performance of assigned duties. An employee in a position assigned to this classification is responsible for safe operation of the equipment. Responsibilities include performing routine safety checks and maintenance of the equipment as necessary. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Utilities Field Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates complex heavy equipment such as: dragline, motor grader, front-end loader, crane, backhoe, excavator and off-road tractor trailer. Performs or supervises loading and unloading of heavy equipment.May supervise assigned equipment operators or work crew on a project basis.Operates assigned equipment to excavate ditches or canals. Loads materials, such as sand or rock on trucks.Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications.Drives and maneuvers tractor trailers on yard dog for hauling and disposal operations.Performs routine safety inspection of assigned equipment.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge and skill in the operation, maintenance, and use of medium to heavy automotive equipment and motor driven tools.Knowledge of basic safety precautions and the occupational hazards connected with the use of moderately complex to heavy automotive equipment.Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of equipment throughout the assigned work area.Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment.Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures for automotive equipment.Skill in the operation of heavy and specialized motorized equipment.Ability to issue oral instruction and provide direction and oversight to project work crews.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Performs skilled advanced work operating complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in the performance of assigned duties. An employee in a position assigned to this classification is responsible for safe operation of the equipment. Responsibilities include performing routine safety checks and maintenance of the equipment as necessary. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Utilities Field Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates complex heavy equipment such as: dragline, motor grader, front-end loader, crane, backhoe, excavator and off-road tractor trailer. Performs or supervises loading and unloading of heavy equipment.May supervise assigned equipment operators or work crew on a project basis.Operates assigned equipment to excavate ditches or canals. Loads materials, such as sand or rock on trucks.Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications.Drives and maneuvers tractor trailers on yard dog for hauling and disposal operations.Performs routine safety inspection of assigned equipment.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge and skill in the operation, maintenance, and use of medium to heavy automotive equipment and motor driven tools.Knowledge of basic safety precautions and the occupational hazards connected with the use of moderately complex to heavy automotive equipment.Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of equipment throughout the assigned work area.Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment.Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures for automotive equipment.Skill in the operation of heavy and specialized motorized equipment.Ability to issue oral instruction and provide direction and oversight to project work crews.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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