Heavy Equipment Operator - PT

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Heavy Equipment Operator (Part-time) working with the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate for this recruitment will operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain and repair roadway, streets, and other infrastructure.

Under basic supervision, performs skilled work in the operation of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment for the maintenance and repair of City roadways, infrastructure, and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department (PWD); operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in accordance with all safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment used by the Public Works Department (PWD) in the maintenance of City streets, roadways, drainage system and infrastructure; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and motorized equipment, including front-end loader, dump truck, bulldozer, spreader, grader, roller, scraper, backhoe, garbage truck, skid steer loader and other specialized equipment; performs work in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and roadway repair work; assists in resurfacing, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads; digs and fills holes; clears and repairs roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways.
• Maintains vehicles, tools and specialized equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks; mixes and pours concrete and asphalt for repairs to streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Assists in the set up of traffic control zones at Public Works construction sites to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of work crews; assists with traffic flagging as needed; repairs street signs and lights.
• Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; completes work according to specified work orders; completes required daily logs and reports.
• Trains and cross-trains in various equipment, techniques and safety standard.
• Monitors work site to verify that safety rules are followed, and that the work area and all equipment are in safe operating condition; performs maintenance and repairs in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Operates a solid waste truck for trash and recycling collection programs.
• Learns and participates in a department wide cross training program.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments; promotes a culture of safety.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years experience in operating heavy equipment in road construction or in the public works field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Materials, methods, equipment used in repair and maintenance of streets, roadways and infrastructure.
• Operation, maintenance and repair standards for heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
• OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety practices in hazardous traffic environments.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and ADOT standards, protocols, specifications and guidelines for public works construction and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments.
• City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks and facility locations.

Skill in:

• Using specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and motorized equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Identifying mechanical problems.
• Inspecting and maintaining vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Promoting and following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Class B Commercial Driver's License is required and a Class A Commercial Driver's License is required within twelve months of hire. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER), NIMS Emergency Response, and MUTCD certifications in work zone traffic control will be required; additional specific technical training or certifications may be required from OSHA, ATSSA, IMSA, and ADOT pesticide license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in City indoors, outdoors and at City facilities; requires ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.