Equipment Operator II FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate semiskilled work operating tractors, mowers, dump truck and other
light to heavy 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. Limited
supervision is exercised over subordinate crew members.
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;
encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.
Operates
street sweepers and flushers in the cleaning of streets and sidewalks.
Drives
dump trucks in the hauling of gravel, sand, pipe, brush and other materials;
operates front-end loader and backhoe for loading trucks with dirt, stone,
etc.; picks up sticks, tree limbs, etc.
Drives
collection vehicle over a designated route, collecting solid waste containers,
depositing the contents into a collection vehicle, and returning containers to
the prescribed area.
Operates
a leaf machine in the collection of leaves and debris.
Operates
various equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and
sidewalks.
Operates
a variety of light to heavy equipment as required.
Assists
with snow removal and ice control.
Conducts
a daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks,
hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, lights, and other
critical parts of a solid waste collection vehicle prior to the execution of
the daily tasks; refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
Cleans
catch basins and storm drains; prepares and sets concrete forms; pours
concrete.
Assists
with marking street closings; places and removes cones, barricades, and signs
for various events.
Makes
special collections as assigned.
Maintains
radio or other communications with the office to receive and report variances
to standard operations.
Observes
surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to
ensure that solid waste is collected in a safe manner; regulates traffic in
hazardous conditions in order to assure safety conditions for the collection
personnel and the general public.
Drives
vehicle to sanitary landfill or compost facility and unloads collection
vehicle.
Washes
collection vehicle on a weekly basis or when necessary.
Maintains
a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection
activity, etc.
Responds
to complaints at the curb; resolves complaints within the scope of authority;
explains actions to supervisor.
Performs
all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Serves
as lead worker; assigns, directs, trains and impacts the work of assigned
personnel.
May
be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of the operation of automotive equipment; 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 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 and moderate experience in operation of medium to heavy
automotive equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of
up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force;
work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger,
handle or feel and frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms,
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, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and
occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to
wear specialized personal protective equipment and Bodily Fluids; 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