Equipment Operator I - Streets

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Description

Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, parks and related operations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the close supervision of the Streets Supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• Operates a truck to haul asphalt, crushed stone, sand, salt, brick, leaves, tools, or other materials and equipment; operates a backhoe, snowplow, tractor mower, front-end loader, and other types of heavy automotive equipment.
• Operates and manipulates controls of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates a variety of pneumatic and other hand operated power equipment including cement saw, chain saw, air compressor, paving equipment, and other devices.
• Operates a tree chipper, stump chipper, and hydro seeder; trims and removes trees and brush.
• Repairs and maintains roads, curbs, sidewalks, etc.; maintains shoulders, guardrails, and ditches; repairs and replaces culverts; sets and places concrete forms, pours and levels concrete; makes asphalt saw cuts and removes asphalt; levels and compacts ground, installs new street material.
• Assists with traffic control; installs, maintains, removes barricades and traffic control devices.
• Assists in loading, unloading, and transporting heavy equipment.
• Performs manual labor such as patching pot holes, cleaning catch basins, and crack sealing; removes road kill and debris; sets up and tears down for community events; repairs broken picnic tables and playground equipment; cleans and maintains equipment.
• Lubricates, fuels, cleans, maintains, and services equipment; assists in repair of utility cuts.
• Provide accurate daily documentation including, but not limited to, equipment logs, pre/post vehicle inspection, signing for general materials, etc.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to 1 year experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, pneumatic tools, and hand operated equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficient operation of a dump/plow truck and front-end loader.

• Commercial Learners Permit must be obtained within 30 calendar days upon hire. Valid CDL “A” upon completion of probation.