Equipment Operator II

Under general supervision, the position operates a variety of motorized and automotive equipment, and hand and power tools to maintain storm drain lines, pipes, ditches, catch basins and other drainage structures. Reports to the Equipment Operator Supervisor of Stormwater Division.

Operates a variety of motorized equipment, hand tools and electrical power tools in order to clear, maintain and repair city storm drain lines, pipes, catch basins and other drainage structures; operates backhoe, Street Sweeper, dump trucks, tractors, pickup trucks, front end loaders, air hammer, VAC trucks, and other motorized equipment for wrapping and repairing storm pipes; utilizes chain saws, and hand tools such as pick axes, rakes, shovels and brooms.

Repairs and maintains storm drain lines from the outside; climbs in manholes; wraps broken storm drain lines to prevent leaking, and uses a backhoe and/or tractor to dig holes to repair or replace leaking and broken pipes; cleans ditches, fills cave-ins, and cleans streets and basins

Inspects job site and determines the work load and proper equipment and materials needed to perform work; may obtain, transport and unload equipment and materials; inspects equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working condition prior to traveling to job sites; prepares work orders and documents work performed and materials used.

Ensures the safety of city equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for pedestrians, private property, overhead utility lines and other utilities or obstructions; performs traffic management duties such as flagging vehicles.

Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job
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Has general knowledge of the procedures and methods of repairing streets and highways and the tools and materials used to perform same. Has general knowledge of the safety precautions and occupational hazards of street maintenance work. Is able to operate equipment and perform manual labor in the maintenance and repair of road surfaces. Is able to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.

Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work:Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability
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Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and…