Equipment Operator II, Streets

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to operate light and medium‑sized equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right‑of‑way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment. Emphasis is on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment that include mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces;

incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job. Positions in the Utilities may be subject to 24‑hour call.

May serve as a crew leader or lead worker for specific project assignments; monitors and oversees assigned workers to ensure safety; directs work of crew to ensure that assigned tasks are completed.

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation, and construction of City grounds, property, utilities, rights‑of‑way, and other infrastructure for departmental operations; drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights‑of‑way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines;

monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field: drives fuel truck requiring hazardous materials endorsement to work sites to fuel equipment; greases equipment; changes / repairs tires as necessary; changes blades, belts, and chains; checks fluids and performs other minor repairs as appropriate. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day;

performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.

Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.

Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair projects, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, compacting road surfaces, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences, installing/repairing irrigation systems, mowing rights‑of‑way, cutting trees and brush, assembling playground equipment, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, and picking up debris/litter.

Assists in setting up special events/activities; assists with traffic control and litter pickup; assists departments with moving heavy furniture, files, or other heavy materials.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years experience in the operation of medium‑sized equipment, such as…