Equipment Operator I - Street

About the role

This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of city streets.

Responsibilities

• Operates single and double axel dump trucks, backhoe, bobcat, excavator, etc.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cuts asphalt and concrete.
• Operates leaf collector.
• Shoots grade.
• Cleans ditches.
• Maintains alleys.
• BUILDS drainage boxes.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent and directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of proof of diploma.
• Must possess a current and valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD