Equipment Operator I

About the role

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of light, street, water, sewer and storm drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck and snowplow.
• Operates jackhammers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
• Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches, patching pot holes, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with required equipment.
• Maintains accountability and control of all assigned equipment; Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Controls traffic at work sites in accordance with established work zone control safety standards.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy.
• This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of assigned operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or reporting violations of safety policies.
• Performs snow and ice control duties and storm damage recovery duties, which may include, but is not limited to, the operation of snowplow, loader, chainsaw and other tools and equipment to effectively deal with the situation.
• Must be able to problem solve independently and report to the immediate supervisor accordingly. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at time of hire;
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy;
• Must obtain Class B CDL certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain for duration of employment;
• Effective 7/1/2025 Must obtain Class A CDL with air brake certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain for duration of employment.