Heavy Equipment Operator / Stormwater

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to operate medium to large track or rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions including digging, moving earth/materials, grading, loading, paving, and other construction and maintenance tasks. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May serve as a lead worker; provides guidance and instruction to other crew members; and reviews work as assigned. 

Adheres to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and follows safety practices and wears protective gear; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Drives or operates a variety of varied purpose equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets, rights of way, parks, water and sewer lines, and in the collection of solid waste; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.

Works as a crew member for assigned maintenance projects: cuts and cleans ditches; installs water, sewer, and storm drain systems; constructs and repairs streets and rights of way; repairs pot holes; pours, sets and finishes concrete work; collects, hauls and disposes of debris and other materials; hauls dirt; digs and grades dirt; pours and rolls asphalt, mows grass; 

Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; loads and unloads equipment and supplies; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel immediately; completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.

Performs daily preventive maintenance work on equipment and vehicles; services and makes minor repairs to equipment and vehicles.

Assists with special projects and seasonal work; installs and removes holiday decorations; installs and removes banners; spreads salt on City streets as needed; clears streets and sidewalks of debris following special events; removes and replaces staging materials from sites as needed.

Uses a variety of hand tools including shovels, hammers, pick axes, rakes, pipe wrenches, channel locks, transit level, tape measure, and carpentry tools.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, logs, accident reports, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, work orders, application instructions or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates one or more of the following: motor graders, scraper, excavator, compactor, front-end loader, track hoe, backhoe, tractor/trailer and lowboy, milling machine, paving machine, boring machine, jack hammer, vactor truck, dump truck, mowers, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Attends meetings, workshops and training as necessary.

Assists in preparing for and cleaning up after hurricanes and other natural disasters as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required, requested and assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience that includes equipment operation.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

May be required to obtain a trenching certification.

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of equipment operations.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Skill in gathering information before taking action.
• Skill in using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Skill in finding common ground and solve problems.
• Skill in driving and operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to look beyond the obvious.

• Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. 
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. 
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is very heavy work. The employee is constantly required to move objects applying up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to apply 50 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires:   balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/

operating equipment/inspect defects or measurements, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or disease. Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This 

 description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

Salary : $48,110