EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - FRONT END LOADER (STREET DIVISION)

JOB TITLE :

Equipment Operator II - Front-end Loader Street Division

JOB CLASS NUMBER : TRD950

PAY GRADE : 4

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME : Street Division

REPORTS TO : Street Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK : Supervises

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, this position operates front-end loaders of up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity, medium construction or maintenance equipment and trucks of 2 ½ ton to 10 cu.yd. (46,000 GVW performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and construction to streets, alleys, and other City facilities. Usually works alone but has occasional supervisory responsibility. May be required on occasion to perform manual unskilled work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates front-end loaders of up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity.
• Checks tires, oil, lubricant and water levels, lights and fuel in trucks, loaders or other equipment being operated.
• Maintains stockpile locations, shaping and arranging materials, as needed.
• Loads any loose or stockpiled material onto trucks for moving or hauling purposes.
• Removes and excavates topsoil, overburden, and subgrade or other like material.
• Responsible for snow removal or any other area appropriate for loader application.
• Washes, lubricates, adjusts and performs minor repairs on equipment operated.
• Completes daily job reports.
• Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
• Operates loader-mounted or truck mounted snowplows and sand spreaders during emergencies.
• Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or is willing to train as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call out.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a sixteen-hour training class in safety and barricading within probationary year.

Knowledge of elevation and grade sheets.

Must have working knowledge of medium-sized construction equipment (up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity loader) and large trucks.

Knowledge of the mechanical operations of diesel and gas-powered equipment.

Ability to operate a truck or loader-mounted snow plow during emergencies.

Must have working knowledge of all hand tools, both manual and power driven.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and citizens.

ADA PROFILE

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.