Equipment Operator IV

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator IV

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION: Sewer Maintenance

SALARY: $45,219.20/yr $21.74/hr

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope

Operates equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the City's sanitary & combined sewer system. This equipment includes but is not limited to dump trucks, high loaders, excavators, skid steer loaders, backhoes, jet vacuum trucks, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment. Assists in training and supervising other equipment operators. Limited supervisory responsibilities. No budgetary responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

Integral to the position of Equipment Operator IV is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• OPERATES dump trucks, jet vacuum trucks, bucket trucks, high loaders, excavators, and backhoes
• OPERATES digging equipment in excavations exceeding 5' in depth
• TRAINS new employees on excavation techniques and operations
• ACTS as competent person on all confined space entries and trenching and shoring operations
• ACTS as Safety Officer, including organizing and overseeing monthly SMTN safety meetings and acts as division representative to SIMR safety committee.
• OPERATES snow removal equipment, including back up operator on motor grader
• TRANSPORTS and shovels gravel, dirt and debris.
• TRANSPORTS equipment and workers and hauls materials to and from job sites.
• RESPONDS to various types of emergencies after working hours.
• REQUIRED to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
• PERFORMS utility locates as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• SKILLS in safely operating heavy equipment, including safe procedures when excavating deeper than 5'.
• MUST be trained and certified as a Competent Person for confined space entries.
• MUST be trained and certified as a Competent Person for trenching and shoring operations.
• KNOWLEDGE of general sewer maintenance and repair procedures.
• KNOWLEDGE of safe work practices and safety procedures for all tasks associated with sewer maintenance and repair, including shoring and confined space entry techniques and requirements.
• ABILITY to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• VALID Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• REQUIRED to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, jack hammers, backhoes, excavators, jet trucks, combination sewer cleaners, and other tools directly related to the maintenance of sewers. Additionally, will operate a safety retrieval system, harness, gas detector, and shoring equipment including shoring panels, hydraulic braces, and emergency sewer plugs. During snow removal, may operate a salt spreader, snowplow, and/or motor grader. May use hand tools associated with operator maintenance. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from office with controlled environment, to outside tasks performed under a range of extreme weather conditions of cold, heat, windy, wet and occasionally live traffic. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate equipment with dexterity. Work involves bending, stooping, climbing and reaching. Must have ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 90 pounds or assist in lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Three to five years of experience in related field required.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.