Equipment Operator 1 - Utilities**
Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to operate medium equipment and machinery necessary for the maintenance of utilities. Employees in this classification perform all work according to established safety standards, codes and regulations applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey level as it relates to the assigned job function, and can perform tasks independently, though work remains subject to review and inspection during and upon completion of assigned tasks.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
Operates complex and heavy mechanical equipment, a wide variety of construction equipment and tools, and a variety of specialized specific tools and equipment, e.g., jackhammer, salt spreader, asphalt apparatus, core drill, hole hog, rock and air drill, pipe breaker.
Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on a variety of structures, facilities, equipment, streets, drainage areas, sidewalks and other City property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines.
Operates a wide variety of light and medium equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pickup truck, dump truck, roller, bucket truck, sky track, fork lift, back hoe, lawn mower, tractor, street sweeper, track drilling equipment, knuckle boom refuse loading equipment, rear loading garbage truck, paving machines and roller equipment.
Operates various standard hand-held manual, electrical, and gas powered tools and equipment, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer leaf blower, weed eater, hedge trimmers, edger.
Cleans, maintains and adjusts tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., maintains fluids, performs general servicing and completes minor repairs.
May perform a variety of routine custodial and grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming and waste removal.
Provides assistance to other departments as necessary; may perform all tasks routinely assigned to Maintenance Worker I and II.
Performs related duties as assigned.
**SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:**
High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Knowledge of machinery and ability to perform basic repairs.
Excellent work history and attendance record
**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The following is intended to provide a general sense of the work environment and physical demands that may be required of the position:
Ability to perform reaching, lifting, pulling and pushing of 50 lbs.
Ability to perform labor intensive skilled work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold.
Must be able to speak and hear clearly. ? Must be able to grasp and feel objects in order to operate tools, equipment and machinery.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, crouch, and kneel regularly in order to manage tools, equipment and inventory.
May work in confined spaces. ? Works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to loud noises.
Exposed to vibration, mechanical oils and fumes, as well as potentially hazardous chemicals
Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to operate medium equipment and machinery necessary for the maintenance of utilities. Employees in this classification perform all work according to established safety standards, codes and regulations applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey level as it relates to the assigned job function, and can perform tasks independently, though work remains subject to review and inspection during and upon completion of assigned tasks.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
Operates complex and heavy mechanical equipment, a wide variety of construction equipment and tools, and a variety of specialized specific tools and equipment, e.g., jackhammer, salt spreader, asphalt apparatus, core drill, hole hog, rock and air drill, pipe breaker.
Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on a variety of structures, facilities, equipment, streets, drainage areas, sidewalks and other City property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines.
Operates a wide variety of light and medium equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pickup truck, dump truck, roller, bucket truck, sky track, fork lift, back hoe, lawn mower, tractor, street sweeper, track drilling equipment, knuckle boom refuse loading equipment, rear loading garbage truck, paving machines and roller equipment.
Operates various standard hand-held manual, electrical, and gas powered tools and equipment, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer leaf blower, weed eater, hedge trimmers, edger.
Cleans, maintains and adjusts tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., maintains fluids, performs general servicing and completes minor repairs.
May perform a variety of routine custodial and grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming and waste removal.
Provides assistance to other departments as necessary; may perform all tasks routinely assigned to Maintenance Worker I and II.
Performs related duties as assigned.
**SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:**
High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Knowledge of machinery and ability to perform basic repairs.
Excellent work history and attendance record
**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The following is intended to provide a general sense of the work environment and physical demands that may be required of the position:
Ability to perform reaching, lifting, pulling and pushing of 50 lbs.
Ability to perform labor intensive skilled work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold.
Must be able to speak and hear clearly. ? Must be able to grasp and feel objects in order to operate tools, equipment and machinery.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, crouch, and kneel regularly in order to manage tools, equipment and inventory.
May work in confined spaces. ? Works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to loud noises.
Exposed to vibration, mechanical oils and fumes, as well as potentially hazardous chemicals
Job ID: 482937665
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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