Stormwater Equipment Operator III

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled vehicle and equipment operation in the installation, maintenance and repair tasks associated with County infrastructure development and public properties management.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• Works independently or as part of a work crew in installation, maintenance and repair activities in the management and care of County infrastructure and properties.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area.
• Within area of assignment, operates equipment including back-hoes, loaders, mowers, chippers, sweepers, dozers, draglines, forklifts, graders, stripers, rollers, loaders, trenchers, and heavy equipment/trucks.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, to include setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates, prepping for confined space entry, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.
• Identifies potential hazards for the general public during installation, maintenance and repair projects; determines appropriate equipment operating procedures accordingly.
• Participates in the restoration of streets, landscapes, grounds, landfill areas and other properties disturbed or altered by service operations.
• Conducts various incidental tasks to support efficient functioning of the unit, including customer service, general facilities/grounds maintenance.
• Ensures the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles and equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects completed work for proper operation, adherence to work orders, and safety.
• Functions in a lead worker capacity in the event of absence of a supervisor or as directed.
• Provides training in equipment operations and essential job skills for entry-level and lesser skilled and knowledgeable equipment operations staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of operating heavy equipment or related experience.
• Special Certifications Requirements:
  • OSHA Training
  • Flagger Certification
  • Defensive Driving
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class
  
  A)

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.