Equipment Operator I

• Operates roller, backhoe/loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self-propelled street sweeper, front end loader, plow truck, snowgo, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, anti-icing unit and other trucks and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks.

• Maintains or repairs sanitary and storm sewer systems.

• Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.

• Responds to internal and external questions and requests.

• Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.

• Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.

• Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.

• Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.

• Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.

• Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operation and Control?- Using equipment or systems.

• Operation Monitoring?- Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

• Control Precision?- Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

• Multi-limb Coordination?- Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.

• Depth Perception?- Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.

• Reaction Time?- Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.

• Arm-Hand Steadiness?- Keeping your arm or hand steady.

• Far, Near and Peripheral Vision?- Seeing details that are far away, up close and on your side while looking ahead.

• Spatial Orientation?- Knowing where things are around you.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above.   

• Possession of and ability to maintain a Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement upon hire and the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 12 months of hire.

• At least 6 months experience in data entry.

• At least 6 months customer service experience, including the ability to communicate to customers during emergency situations in a professional manner.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience in both asphalt and concrete maintenance and repairs.

• At least one year of experience in maintaining or repairing sanitary and storm sewer systems.

• Previous experience in Public Works’ Snow and/or Ice Control Operations.

• Welding and fabricating experience.

• Ability to wear respirator and obtain and maintain certification for respiratory use in confined spaces.

• Possession and retention of a?Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, combination, and tanker endorsement.