Equipment Operator

Salary range: $37,440.00 to $50,419.20

Department: Street and Drainage Department

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
JOB SUMMARY: To repair and maintain City streets and right of ways within the jurisdiction to the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Operates all heavy equipment such as backhoe, mini-ex, skid steer, etc.
2. Operates bush hog in weed control of City properties, right-of-ways, and ditches.
3. Operates asphalt roller for street overlay and street cut repair.
4. Operates street sweeper and vacuum truck for cleaning of streets and curbs.
5. Operates hand and power tools to make street repairs.
6. Assists in cleaning and replacing culverts, drains, ditches and bridges.
7. Disposes of brush and limbs that fall in the right of way. (cut, chip, burn)
8. Performs concrete maintenance. (street, curbs, tile)
9. Replaces and repairs signs throughout the city.
10. Other duties as assigned.
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SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Repairs street signs and poles. (Operate computer and fabricate)
2. May be required to serve on-call or be available in inclement weather situations for call-outs.
3. Repairs signal lights.
4. Operates dump truck and other vehicles as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise three to seven Laborers and Truck Drivers .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of techniques of loading and transporting heavy equipment.
Good knowledge of maintenance requirement for heavy equipment.
Good knowledge of traffic and safety regulations.
Good knowledge of city streets and right-of-ways.
Knowledge of surfacing materials.
Knowledge in soil conditions, opening ditches so as to prevent flooding or cave-ins.
Skill in operation of equipment in high traffic areas so as to insure the safety of the public
and other employees.
Skill in the safe operation of a brush chipper, leaf vacuum, dump truck, street sweeper,
bush hog, and asphalt roller.
Ability to observe obstructions and problems at work sites.
Ability to maintain records of street cuts in computer files.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent and nineteen (19) to twenty-three (23) months related experience.
2. Must hold a current Class B (commercial Driver) license and maintain for duration of employment in this position.
3. Drivers training course, work zone safety training.
4. Defensive driving school.
5. Flagging school.
Budget Responsibility: $ N/A Annual dollars
Facilities and Equipment Responsibility: $ 150,000 Total value

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Yes No
Lifting (lbs.) 80
Carrying (lbs.) 80
Stooping/Bending X
Kneeling/Squatting X
Walking X
Standing X
Sitting X
Climbing, Balancing (working with a ladder) X
Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel X
Physical Coordination (simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet and legs) X
Eye-Hand Coordination X
Close Vision (Clear at 20 inches or less) X
Distant Visions (Clear at 20 feet or more) X
Color Vision X
Depth Perception X
Hearing X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions marked below are common for this job.
Yes No
Outdoor weather conditions X
Wet, Humid conditions (non-weather) X
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Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or dust X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90o F) X
Low noise (e.g., business office) X
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) X
Loud noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) X

Please email applications to Human.Resources@bentonar.org