Equipment Operator

About the role

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities Pipeline Maintenance. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Drives tandem-axle commercial weight vehicles, tows construction equipment, and/or operates specialized equipment
• Drives tandem-axle trucks including dump, refuse collection packer, roll-off, water, flusher trucks, backhoe and medium size loader
• Operates equipment on such trucks
• Salts and plows roads during snow emergencies
• Tows heavy construction and other equipment
• Operates mechanical street sweeper to clean streets and gutters
• Installs special adapters and fixtures to equipment as work requires
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and helps mechanics with major repairs as required
• Keeps simple records and logs
• Participates in safety related training including confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials

Qualifications

• One year's experience in driving tandem-axle commercial weight vehicles or operating equipment as listed in examples of essential duties

Skills

Knowledge of the operation and function of tandem axle commercial weight vehicles and attached equipment.

Knowledge of maintenance requirements of vehicles and equipment.

Ability to operate commercial weight tandem axle vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to use tools and other machines and equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to make minor or routine repairs and adjustments to equipment and vehicles.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to read street signs and routine written material.

Benefits

Salary Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Pay

Pay Schedule II, Grade H17

Schedule

Regular schedule: 40 hours per week