Streets Equipment Operator , II or III

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Under general direction of the Public Works Operations Manager and assigned under direct supervision of the Streets Manager and Streets Foreman, performs street construction, maintenance, and repairs.

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• Operates and maintains various street maintenance equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, street sweepers, asphalt rollers, snowplows, and dump trucks.
• Conducts routine inspections and preventive maintenance on a variety of hand tools, light and heavy‑duty equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Performs tasks such as street resurfacing, asphalt patching, snow removal, and ice control.
• Conducts concrete work involving patching, repairs, replacement, and new installations.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces street signs and guardrail as needed.
• Paves, stripes, and marks roads for traffic guidance and safety.
• Assists in the setup and cleanup of work zones, including traffic control measures and signage.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment as needed, or reports maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.
• Handles minor building and facilities maintenance repairs, and miscellaneous repairs and maintenance.
• Follows established safety procedures and regulations while operating equipment and working in various weather conditions.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure job completion according to schedule.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as local regulations governing street maintenance operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience:
  • Streets Equipment Operator I – One year of experience in heavy equipment or training in street construction, maintenance, and repairs preferred.
  • Streets Equipment Operator II – Three years of experience with knowledge of street construction or related maintenance and repairs. Experience with operating basic heavy equipment. Snowplow experience preferred.
  • Streets Equipment Operator III – Five years of experience and proficiency in street construction or related maintenance and repairs. Strong leadership skills and capable of mentoring level I and II operators. Capable of loading, unloading and transporting all heavy equipment. Competent and skilled with operating a wide variety of heavy equipment. Snowplow experience preferred.
• License and Certification:
  • Streets Equipment Operator I:
    Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6‑month probationary period. After employment – Flagger certification required within one year.
  • Streets Equipment Operator II:
    Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6‑month probationary period. After employment – Heavy Equipment Training, Flagger, Forklift, Traffic Control Technician certifications required within one year.
  • Streets Equipment Operator III:
    Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6‑month probationary period. After employment – Flagger, Forklift, Traffic Control Supervisor, RSI Guardrail, OSHA 10 Hour, Heavy Equipment Training (Loader, Backhoe, Lube Snowblower) certifications required within one year.

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, and materials required for effective street‑related operations, maintenance, and repairs.
• General safe practices and procedures required.
• State of Utah Commercial Driver License rules and regulations.
• Skilled with equipment operations, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Strong math, reading, analytical, organizational, and planning skills for work assignments.
• Interpersonal relations skills to deal effectively with the public and other city employees.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.