CITY OF SALISBURY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I/II
DEFINITION
To perform as an operator and/or driver of
a variety of light to heavy duty equipment and trucks in the construction and
maintenance of streets and water/sewer lines throughout the City of Salisbury;
and may perform numerous maintenance and construction tasks in addition to
equipment operation as required by appropriate division.
Equipment Operator I: This is the
entry level class within he Equipment Operator series. Positions at this level typically perform
similar duties as the Equipment Operator II, but are not expected to perform
with the same independence and judgement on matters related to established
procedures and methods. This class is
typically used as a training class in that positions may have only limited
related work experience.
Equipment Operator II: This is the
journey level class in the Equipment Operator series. Positions at this level are flexibly staffed and are normally
filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside,
require prior employee training and development experience. Appointment to the II level requires that
the employee be performing the full range of duties as assigned independently,
and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Equipment Operator II class is distinguished from the
Equipment Operator I in that incumbents of the II level receive only occasional
instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware
of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Equipment Operator I:
Receives immediate supervision from
assigned management and supervisory staff.
Exercises no supervision.
Equipment Operator II:
Receives general supervision from assigned
management and supervisory staff.
Exercises functional and technical
supervision over assigned maintenance and technical staff.
Equipment Operator I/II (continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
When assigned to the Street Division:
Operate street sweepers and flushers in
the cleaning of streets.
Drive dump trucks in the hauling of
gravel, sand, pipe, brush and other materials.
Operate a leaf machine in the collection
of leaves and debris.
Operate a sand spreader and snow plow as
needed.
Operate bulldozer and front-end loader in
demolition and clearing work, backfilling ditches, piling dirt and gravel for
loading and pushing dirt to fill.
Operate front-end loader and backhoe for
loading trucks with dirt, stone, etc.
Operate vibratory roller in street
maintenance work.
Operate a variety of light to heavy
equipment as required.
Maintain shop tools.
Coordinate work activities in the absence
of assigned supervisory staff.
Assist other City divisions as necessary.
Make daily checks on equipment for fuel,
proper levels of fluids and other checks to ensure the safe operation of the
equipment assigned.
Respond to job call back after working hours
and/or on weekends.
Perform related duties as assigned.
When assigned to the Water and Sewer
Maintenance and Construction Division:
Operate backhoe in the installation and
maintenance of water/sewer lines and fire hydrants.
Identify the locations of water/sewer
lines to perform work projects through interpretation of water/sewer maps.
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Equipment Operator I/II (continued)
Operate sewer rodding machines and sewer
jets for clearing sewer lines.
Operate and maintain all tapping machines.
Operate boom truck in the lifting of pipes
and other heavy tools and equipment.
Drive dump truck to haul gravel, tools,
equipment, etc., to the job site.
Operate air compressor and jack hammers in
the removal of concrete for the repair of water and sewer lines.
May be required to assist in the
replacement of water valves, repairing of sewer lines and the changing out of
water meters and installation of water valves.
Maintain shop tools.
Make daily checks on equipment for fuel,
proper levels of fluids and other various checks to ensure the safe operation
of the equipment assigned.
Maintain awareness of various parts and
supplies used in the repair of water/sewer line distribution and collection
systems, and their proper use.
Assist other City divisions as necessary.
Coordinate work activities in the absence
of assigned supervisory staff.
Respond to job call back after working
hours and/or on weekends.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operator I:
Knowledge
of:
The operation of light to
moderate duty trucks and equipment assigned.
Layout of the City's
streets.
CITY OF SALISBURY
Equipment Operator I/II (continued)
Tasks involved in a variety
of municipal construction
projects.
Safety
procedures and practices for operation of trucks and
equipment.
Ability
to:
Operate assigned trucks
and equipment safely and according to traffic rules and regulations.
Understand and follow
written and oral instructions.
Stoop and bend.
Follow proper safety
procedures.
Respond to job call
back.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational
functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,
reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking,
hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100
pounds of force occasionally: 50 pounds of force frequently: and 20 pounds
constantly.
Must posses the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such
as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner.
Any combination of education, experience
and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent
to the completion of the twelfth grade.
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Equipment Operator I/II (continued)
Experience:
No experience is
required; however, one year experience as an equipment operator would be
desirable.
Training:
None.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate and valid North Carolina CDL driver's license.
Possession of residential telephone service
required.
Equipment Operator II:
In addition to the qualifications for
Equipment Operator I:
Knowledge
of:
The operation of
light to heavy duty trucks and equipment i.e., bulldozer, motor grader,
front-end loader, large dump truck, back-hoe, street sweeper and flusher.
Parts, tools and materials
required to repair/construct water/sewer distribution systems.
Tools, materials and
equipment used in the construction and maintenance of City streets and
sidewalks.
Capabilities and limitations
of heavy construction equipment.
The occupational
hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy
equipment.
Leadership and training
skills.
Ability
to:
Safely operate/drive
light to heavy duty vehicles or equipment assigned accordingly to traffic rules
and regulations.
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Equipment Operator I/II (continued)
Read water/sewer maps and
plans.
Judge rough terrain
and determine amount of cut and fill required to correctly alter variation of
the terrain to conform to desired construction design.
Oversee work activities
of a small group of assigned maintenance and technical staff.
Respond to job call
back.
Any combination of education, experience
and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to the
completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Two years of equipment
operation experience is required.
Training:
None.
Possession of, or ability to obtain an
appropriate and valid North Carolina CDL driver's license.
Possession of residential telephone
service required.