Equipment Operator

Union: Teamsters

Local: 705

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours: 40.0 per week

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To operate construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of street maintenance activities including loading, hauling, and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks related to maintenance of the public right-of-way.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Supervisor of Streets and the Superintendent of Streets as well as other management personnel in the Public Works Department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

          Essential duties and responsibilities

1. 1. Operate light construction and maintenance equipment such as power sweepers, dump trucks, jetter trucks, vactors, crane trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, tack trucks, steel wheel roller, patch truck, sander plow, snow plow and various other equipment for a variety of maintenance and construction operations.

1. 2. Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as driving truck, excavating, pouring concrete, spreading asphalt, jack-hammering, flushing streets, flushing and televising main sewers, cleaning catch basins, plowing snow and a variety of minor maintenance activities.

1. 3. Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick-up and deliver equipment from construction sites.

1. 4. Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.

1. 5. Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.

1. 6. Install and maintain variety of markings and signs including regulatory street signs, numbers, warning and construction sings; document signs used; complete work orders including work performed and material and equipment used.

1. 7. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.

Other important duties and responsibilities

1. 1. Subject to 24-hour call.

1. 2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment for pavement maintenance.

1. Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work or experience in pouring and finishing concrete, laying asphalt or a combination of appropriate skills.

1. Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.

1. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs, and culture. 

• Work for short periods of time wearing a respirator.

• Operate a variety of light power-driven equipment.

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks.

• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather condi­tions.

• Perform heavy manual labor.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

• Learn, understand and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain interpersonal skills in the workplace to effectively communicate and interact with others.

• Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

• Work overtime as operations require.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

            -         Walking or standing for extended periods of time

            -         Operating assigned equipment.

      Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

            -         Making observations

            -         Communicating with others

            -         Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.