Equipment Operator - Streets

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - STREETS AND TRAFFIC’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.

Operates heavy equipment, maintaining streets, collecting debris, providing leadership, and executing preventative maintenance.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - STREETS AND TRAFFIC functions include but are not limited to the following:

Equipment Operation

• Operate various heavy machinery (backhoes, dump trucks, jetter, sweepers) for street repairs, debris collection, concrete, and asphalt work.
• Drive and operate specialized equipment, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
  
  

Street Maintenance and Repair

• Perform street repairs by operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, tree trimmers, and rollers.
• Patch potholes, repair driveways, and maintain street signs.
  
  

Debris Collection

• Collect and transport refuse, recyclables, and tree limbs using collection trucks and heavy equipment.
• Operate a collection truck, pick up refuse, recyclables, and limbs from residential curbs.
  
  

Leadership and Training

• Serve as a crew leader when required, providing on-the-job training to lower-level personnel.
• Provide guidance to employees, assist field crews, and direct the work of other crew members.
  
  

Preventative Maintenance

• Change oil and filters on department vehicles and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure proper and safe operation of specialized equipment and perform safety checks daily.
  
  

Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned. * Position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed in the order they are received*