EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

PAY RANGE - $23.20 - $33.07 / hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Drives trucks in support of municipal projects; performs directly related work as required.

DIFFERENTIABLE FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to drive a truck in support of the construction, repair and maintenance duties in streets, sewers, parks, water operations, sidewalks, bridges and related common areas. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. This class is distinguished from the class of Equipment Operator I by the operation of large‑scale trucks. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor work environment with potential personal hazards.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK

• Drives all single and tandem axle trucks within the City that require a Class B CDL License engaged in hauling materials, supplies and refuse;
• Drives a CDL B required dump truck and a sidewalk tractor to plow, salt, and sand the City streets in the winter;
• Operates brine trucks requiring a tanker endorsement to haul water and sprinkle streets;
• Participates in the performance of sewer, construction, maintenance and repair functions;
• Performs street construction, maintenance and repair functions;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections;
• Maintains responsibility for assigned piece of equipment, including maintaining an awareness of all activity around the equipment and practicing defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic;
• Provides traffic control support for the field crews;
• Cuts brush and clears right‑of‑way;
• Operates a small patch roller, up to three tons, in street patching operations;
• Plows, sands and salts streets;
• Reports for duty associated with natural disasters, flooding, and other emergencies including during the winter months with on‑call responsibilities to address after‑hours snow and icing concerns;
• Performs physical duties associated with natural disasters and other emergencies;
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor service on assigned equipment;
• Operates equipment of a lower grade class specification as necessary;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

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