Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY :

This position is assigned to the Department of Public Works and is responsible for the operation of various types of equipment and vehicles utilized in the provision of City services related to streets, parks, facility maintenance, solid waste, and utilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Operates backhoe, front end loader, roller, 20 cubic yd. garbage truck, dump truck, skid loader, and other equipment and tools used in solid waste collection, street, alley, and drainage maintenance and construction.
• Supervises, schedules, and participates in daily activities of staff assigned to provide a wide range of departmental services.
• Advises supervisor of needed repairs to equipment or needed equipment; performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater systems as directed.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Schedules major repairs or work activities when directed.
• Maintains assigned vehicle(s) in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
• May be required to do occasional trimming of trees and other vegetation.
• Cleans streets and low water crossings when needed.
• Responds to after-hours calls whether scheduled or not.
• For CDL holders, may occasionally drive on assigned collection routes on which household garbage, trash, recyclable materials, and brush are collected as well as transport solid waste to disposal site.
• Assist other departments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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This class specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this class specification at any time without notice.

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