What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (STREETS/ STORMWATER) position at City of Rocky Mount?
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation 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 incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
DEFINITION:
Responsible for operating heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City right of way infrastructure including the stormwater system, roadway surfaces, sidewalks, curb and gutter. Employees in this position will work under supervision and guidance from the assigned Crew Supervisor as well as other division staff. This employee will perform assigned tasks to meet the operational needs of the divisions.
REPORTS TO: The Crew Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Operates single axle and tandem dump trucks for hauling operations and for sand/salt brine applications during winter weather events.
- Operates backhoes and excavators in the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of drainage systems including culverts, catch basins, and open ditches.
- Operates TV camera truck and sewer jet truck.
- Operates heavy equipment in the demolition of dilapidated houses and other structures.
- Operates trucks during the collection of yard debris, including annual loose-leaf collections.
- Perform/lead the repair, maintenance, and replacement of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Operates electrical hammer drills, circular saws, hand drills for the construction of concrete forms.
- Operates heavy equipment at the city’s compost and yard debris grinding site.
- Performs general maintenance for tub grinding operations, including replacing hammers and teeth on tub grinders, greasing of hydraulic fittings, changing buckets on excavators and front-end loaders.
- Operates heavy wheel loaders for Transfer Station Operations.
- Transport heavy equipment to work sites.
- Flags traffic and assists with setting up traffic control at work sites.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies as part of a division on-call schedule.
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years’ experience in a related field of work.
- Class B CDL license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the performance of related maintenance and construction activities.
- Knowledge of Transfer Station operations.
- Knowledge of hauling operations
- Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of City geography.
- Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
- Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
- Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and walking. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Required close visual acuity to perform activities including the completion of daily logs, equipment reports, viewing a computer terminal and reading.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily outdoors where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, and noise is typically encountered.
Full time jobs are provided Benefits.
Benefit information can be found on the City's websiteServices HR Employee Benefits - Rocky Mount NC.
