HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - WATER DISTRIBUTION

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, operate equipment and work with and assist crews in the field in a variety of construction and maintenance work, which contributes to the maintenance and support of parks, facilities, water utilities, sewers, streets, and other property. This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment, leading a crew, calibrating equipment, ensuring equipment and materials are sufficient, and repairing and constructing facilities or infrastructure. Other duties include assisting other departments with miscellaneous projects and special events.

Licensing Requirements

Driver's License Required - Y Type - A Endorsements - N - Tanker

Other Requirements

Must be able to work different shifts and be on call

Position subject to being called in to work twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, in addition to their regularly scheduled work day.

Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.

This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability.

Essential Functions

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Code Essential Functions

1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice

2 H Operates heavy equipment to work with and assist crews of maintenance workers in completing tasks. The ability to operate track and rubber tired excavators, graders, bulldozers and large front-end loaders.

3 V Completes field operations by digging holes and trenches to repair and maintain water and sewer systems, streets and parks, backfilling holes and trenches, cleaning work sites, mixing and pouring materials, and cleaning up debris.

4 H Maintains the safe and efficient operation of equipment by completing regular maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts.

Job Requirements

• Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
  
  

Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Experience Over two years up to and including four years.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Outdoors

Position : 4572010

Code : 4572-22

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : WATER DISTRIBUTION

Grade : NE 108

Job Family : 49-9071.00 MAINTENANCE & REPAI

Job Class : HEAVY EQUIP OPERATOR

Posting Start : 12/30/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.84-$23.56