Equipment Operator

Introduction

This is skilled work in the operation of standard, heavy, or large complex trucks and related maintenance and construction equipment, and manual work related to the operation of such equipment. Depending on assignment, work may include the safe and efficient operation of trucks exceeding 1800 #GVW in performing street and sewer maintenance and repair, grass and lot mowing, cleaning, and transporting personnel and materials.

As employees advance, work may include the operation of sewer and drain cleaning apparatus, compressors, jackhammers and asphalt rakes; loading and unloading materials and supervision over a small group of unskilled workers. In some assignments, work may include trucks exceeding 18000 #GVW, vactor cleaners, pay loaders, leaf machines, and small rollers, with additional responsibility for the safe and efficient operation, routine maintenance, and minor repair of large complex trucks, street sweepers, paving machines, bulldozers, motor graders, large rollers, back hoes, snow plows, and sand spreaders.

Work is typically 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. shift.

This is skilled work in the operation of standard trucks and related equipment, and manual work related to the operation of the vehicle. It includes the safe and efficient operation of trucks exceeding 1800 #GVW in performing street and sewer maintenance and repair, grass and lot mowing, cleaning, and transporting personnel and materials. Some positions may require operation of sewer and drain cleaning apparatus, compressors, jack hammers and asphalt rakes;

others may require loading and unloading materials, with supervision over a small group of unskilled workers. In some assignments, work may involve operating equipment of a higher classification on a trainee or limited performance basis. Work assignments are specific and reviewed for compliance with schedules and instructions.

• Drives a truck, participates in and directs the loading and unloading of materials; checks the condition of the truck and reports the need for repairs or adjustments.
• Operates a tractor pulling grass mowers or cycle bar; breaks up cut grass.
• Uses caution when driving to avoid accidents or over-straining the equipment.
• Operates a winch mounted on a truck to lift and load stumps and other heavy objects.
• Operates compressors, jackhammers and asphalt rakes.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools.
• Performs related work as required.

Three months to one year of experience in the operation of standard trucks, tractors, and similar; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Knowledge of the traffic laws involved in the operation of automotive vehicles.
• Knowledge of city street layout.
• Ability to operate automotive and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to detect operating defects.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under varying climatic conditions.
• Skill in the operation of the assigned equipment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application.

Persons with a job-required CDL are subject to random drug screenings and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "General Fund," non-tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical…