What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streets-Equipment Operator position at City of Grand Forks ND?
Description
To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for Public Works operations; To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Marginal Functions:
Knowledge: Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Pertinent Federal, State, and local traffic laws; Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation; Interpret and explain City policies and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner; Interpret, explain, and enforce division policies and procedures; Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties; Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather; Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Supplemental Information
Experience: One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement. This position will be able to obtain a Tanker Truck endorsement.
The City of Grand Forks offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Employee Contribution of up to 7% with an Employer Contribution up to 9.26%. For more information on our benefits click 2025 Benefit Summary
If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Grand Forks.
To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment for Public Works operations; To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
- Perform snow removal activities; operate single and tandem axle trucks to haul snow; operate front-end loader in various locations as assigned.
- Perform seasonal operations utilizing light to medium duty equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, weed eaters, and various utility equipment.
- Perform minor street repair and maintenance activities including gravel, blacktop, or concrete materials, operating street sweepers, packers, tar kettles, and compressors.
- Perform sweeping or snow removal activities on municipal sidewalks, underpasses, and other assigned areas.
Marginal Functions:
- Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
- Perform customer service-related duties as assigned.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Pick-up and haul garbage and refuse materials manually or with automated equipment; operate hydraulic refuse truck compactor and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.
- Perform a variety of work utilizing light, medium, and heavy duty equipment as assigned.
- Perform and record pre-trip inspections for equipment assigned.
- Perform duties as part of a team assigned to seasonal operations, special projects as assigned.
- Perform general clean-up at various field and facility locations.
- Perform duties to assist with container and other inventory maintenance, assembly, and repair activities as assigned.
- Assist in seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.
- Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work.
- Perform a variety of manual labor as required.
- Perform customer service related duties as assigned.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge: Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Pertinent Federal, State, and local traffic laws; Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation; Interpret and explain City policies and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner; Interpret, explain, and enforce division policies and procedures; Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties; Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather; Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Supplemental Information
Experience: One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement. This position will be able to obtain a Tanker Truck endorsement.
The City of Grand Forks offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Employee Contribution of up to 7% with an Employer Contribution up to 9.26%. For more information on our benefits click 2025 Benefit Summary
If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Grand Forks.