Equipment Operator I FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
semiskilled work operating tractors, mowers, dump truck and other light to
medium motorized equipment, performing general maintenance work, and related
work as apparent or assigned. Work is
performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned departmental
supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Operates
street sweepers and flushers in the cleaning of streets.
Drives
dump trucks in the hauling of gravel, sand, pipe, brush and other materials.
Operates
a leaf machine in the collection of leaves and debris.
Operates
front-end loader, backhoe and bulldozer for loading trucks with dirt, stone,
demolition clearing debris, backfilling for ditches, etc.
Operates
various light to heavy equipment as required.
Performs
general landscaping duties on job sites and assigned municipal facilities.
Assists
with snow removal and ice control.
Makes
daily checks on equipment for fuel, proper levels of fluid and other checks to
ensure the safe operation of the equipment assigned.
May
be required to work outside of normal work hours in on-call or emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and
occupational hazards of the work; general knowledge of the operation and
servicing of automotive equipment; general knowledge of preventive maintenance
requirements for equipment to which assigned; skill in the operation of
automotive equipment; ability to understand and follow specific oral
instructions; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the
automotive equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with associates.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking
or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires
standing and walking and occasionally requires pushing or pulling and lifting;
work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required
to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual
inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines,
operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and
activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts,
exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and frequently
requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a loud
noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of