Equipment Operator I

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Equipment Operator I

Department: Public Works

Division: Streets

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Effective Date: November 6, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and trucks utilized in

construction, maintenance

and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the

maintenance of light, street,

water, sewer and storm drainage systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of

Operations and the

indirect supervision of the Equipment Operator II. May receive general

supervision from the

Operations Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May be required to work as a lead crewmember with temporary personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)

? Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling

and unloading of various

equipment, materials and supplies.

? Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as

mechanized broom, backhoe,

man-lift, dump truck and snowplow.

? Operates jackhammers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain

street and utility

systems.

? Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches, patching pot

holes, hoisting material,

tools, equipment, and any related work with required equipment.

? Maintains accountability and control of all assigned equipment;

Performs routine inspection

and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or

needed repairs to

supervisor; cleans equipment.

? Controls traffic at work sites in accordance with established work

zone control safety

standards.

? Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control

devices.

? Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City

policy. This culture will

minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of

assigned

operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or

reporting violations

of safety policies.

? Performs snow and ice control duties and storm damage recovery duties,

which may include,

but is not limited to, the operation of snowplow, loader, chainsaw and

other tools and

equipment to effectively deal with the situation.

? Must be able to problem solve independently and report to the

immediate supervisor

accordingly.

? May perform other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

? Serves as groundperson on the line crew as required and assigned.

? May serve as a member of various employee committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire;

\(B\) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;

\(C\) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and

maintain for duration of

employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance

policy; and

\(D\) Must obtain Class B CDL certification within one (1) year of hire

and maintain for

duration of employment.

Effective 7/1/2025 Must obtain Class A CDL with air brake certification

within one (1)

year of hire and maintain for duration of employment

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

\(A\) Considerable knowledge of light to heavy-equipment operating

principles; working

knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy

equipment

operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used

in street and

utility maintenance work.

\(B\) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

\(C\) Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

ability to communicate

effectively verbally and in writing; ability to observe proper safety

precautions; ability to

establish effective working relationships with other employee\'s,

supervisors and the

public; ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather

conditions; ability to

drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions;

ability to work from

construction specifications or blueprints and perform as a Department of

Labor and

Industries competent person on excavation sites.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\(A\) Subject to imme