Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets & Sewers Division

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

STREET & SEWERS DIVISION

A Heavy Equipment Operator operates one or more types of heavy, multi-purpose equipment with complex controls requiring a high degree of skill and manipulative ability. A heavy equipment operator also performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of several types of heavy equipment and are required to have a Commercial Drivers License. Assignments are outlined in detail by a supervisor, standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers I, II, and III and/or Equipment Operators I and II.

• Primary function is to operate a Vacuum Truck and Sewer Jetter Truck;
• Operates vehicles and equipment in support of Federal MS4 stormwater and sanitary sewer permit activities;
• Operates and assists in the loading and unloading, of CDL and non-CDL truck(s) in connection with transportation of sand, stone, asphalt, gravel, equipment and other supplies (tools, small equipment/machinery, etc.);
• Keeps equipment clean, makes minor repairs and reports any malfunctions of equipment to fleet management shop andor Supervisor;
• Utilizes computer software (Cityworks) to track work efforts;
• Responds to citizen inquiries via phone and e-mail regarding Public Works Services;
• Responds to emergency or special events activity as needed;
• Leads a small crew under direct supervision from a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent;
• Operates a snow plow with a salt spreader, salting/sanding icy streets and also shovels snow when not operating heavytrucks;
• One should possess the ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather;
• Trains subordinates in equipment operation;
• Assists in accomplishing tasks related to right-of-way maintenance to include excavating sewer lines for repairs, and hydrant repairs;
• Makes minor repairs on equipment
• Performs related work as required.

To be considered as an ideal candidate , one should have three (3) years of experience in the operation of a Vacuum/Jet truck and a tanker endorsement on their Commercial Drivers License.