Public Works-Street - Equipment Operator II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs skilled construction and street maintenance involving the safe operation of mixer, reclaimer, rotomill, pulverizer/mixer, mechanical/vacuum sweeper, end loader, grader, vibratory roller, track/wheeled excavator and wheeled backhoe and Equipment Operator I equipment such as snowplow, dump truck, salt/sand truck and equipment requiring a class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement. Equipment Operator I functions such as pothole patching, oiling, shoveling and raking asphalt, finishing concrete, setting concrete forms, directing traffic, erecting barricades, loading, hauling and plowing snow.

The work is performed under the general direction of the Street Director and a Street Foreman. No supervisory responsibilities.

These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification.

• Operates mixer, reclaimer, rotomill, pulverizer/mixer, mechanical sweeper, end loader, grader, vibratory roller, track/wheeled excavator and wheeled backhoe and Equipment Operator I equipment such as snowplow, dump truck, salt/sand truck and equipment requiring a class A CDL with air brakes, and tanker endorsement.
• Performs routine street repairs such as pothole patching and oiling, and general maintenance and labor duties such as shoveling and raking asphalt, finishing concrete, setting concrete forms, directing traffic and erecting barricades.
• Assists in preparation for winter by erecting snow fence, installing plows, wings, spreaders on trucks and spraying anti-icing material.
• Assists in loading, hauling and plowing snow and operating sand/salt trucks during snow emergencies.
• Participates in special service programs such as emergency storm damage clean up.
• Assists in projects such as cleaning, mowing and maintenance of property.
• Fills and sets sandbags, erects barricades and assists in monitoring flood pumps during flood emergencies.
• Cleans roadside ditches of brush with weed trimming equipment or chain saw.
• Washes vehicles, changes tires, plow blades, plow markers and general equipment and vehicle repairs.
• General maintenance of city buildings including carpentry, plumbing, flooring, cleaning and painting.
• Assists other departments as needed (Example would be mechanical work in the garage or picking up refuse in the Sanitation Department.)
• Works in busy traffic areas, operating street maintenance equipment or on foot.
• Performs street maintenance and repairs in trenches and on uneven ground.
• Performs work of a repetitive nature and varied workload pace.
• Works independently and with others with minimum supervision.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Works outside in all weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and equipment; operates equipment and tools that cause vibration; noise level is often loud; atmosphere may contain dust and fumes from traffic.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and OSHA, City and Public Works safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules.
• Ability to safely operate specified equipment as well as dump truck, snowplow, sand/salt truck, concrete saw, air hammer and other power and hand tools used in street construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with and the safety precautions necessary when working in busy traffic areas or extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to learn the City street layout.
• Ability to read street signs, chemical hazard labels and written directions of supervisors.
• Ability to work alone when operating snow removal equipment.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets whether written and/or the use of a computer, tablet, etc.
• Ability to complete assigned work projects without direct supervision.
• Ability to respond to questions and comments from the public tactfully and politely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other city employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds.

• Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety vest, hearing protection, gloves and hardhat.
• Must comply with City of Waterloo Residency Policy for Critical Employees (must live within 30-mile radius of Waterloo City Hall within period as determined by department head). Must maintain a local telephone number where can be contacted quickly.
• Must submit to Department of Transportation requirements including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to-duty/follow-up alcohol and drug testing.
• The City of Waterloo reserves the right to conduct a background investigation including employment and criminal history checks on any applicant being considered for this position.
• Must submit to and pass Civil…