Equipment Operator II - Highways

About the role

This is skilled work involving operating medium and heavy-sized construction vehicles and construction equipment and performing semi-skilled and laborer work.

Responsibilities

• Operates a single axle dump truck, tractor mower, boom mower, front end loader, steel wheel roller, skid steer loader, belt loader, backhoe, self-propelled paver box, motor grader, Gradall, sweeper truck, tows trailers and equipment, chain saws, wood chippers, stump grinders, air compressors, jackhammers and other construction equipment in performing a variety of road maintenance tasks.
• Drives and operates construction vehicles and equipment at work location and also performs semi-skilled and laborer tasks as required.
• May be assigned as a working leader in coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site, including inmates and contractual labor.
• Drives a dump truck and operates other support equipment during snow removal operations.
• Constructs forms and mixes concrete and finishes for repairs to storm drains, curbs and sidewalks.
• Excavates and backfills holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.
• Operates a backhoe in the excavating and backfilling of holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.
• Operates for training purposes and during temporary staffing shortfalls vehicles and equipment normally operated by Public Works Technicians III.
• Instructs less skilled employees in the legal, effective and safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Plants, prunes, and trims and removes shrubs and trees.
• Loads and unloads materials, equipment and tools by hand or using forklift or front end loader.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Controls traffic flow on roads as a flag person or using traffic control devices.
• Cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches that are clogged with debris by using a shovel and rake; cleans debris and makes repairs to inlets and pipe culverts.
• Lays asphalting and fills in road depressions with slag, gravel and stone.
• Removes roadside litter and debris.
• Responds to work emergencies and call outs after normal work hours.
• Operates a variety of solid waste hauling, disposal, and support vehicles and equipment to include roll off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe, rubber tire loader, forklift, and any other medium sized vehicles, lawn mowers, and stationary compactor units.
• Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates or temporary laborers to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks at the convenience centers or landfill.
• Inspects, services and maintains equipment and assist mechanics in performing equipment repairs.
• Operates, during temporary staffing shortfalls and for training purposes, equipment normally operated by a Equipment Operator III or higher classification.
• Instructs less skilled employees in the regulations and safe operation of vehicles/equipment.
• Filings and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation log, scale house and recycling weight tickets and manifests to indicate source of material.
• Greets and assists customers entering the landfill and convenience center to dispose of materials and recyclables.
• Operates convenience center stationary compactor units to safely and efficiently manage residential solid waste and recyclable materials.
• Provides guidance and assistance to customers in the proper disposal and recycling of solid waste and recyclable materials.
• Picks up dumpster cans with a roll off truck and delivers waste to appropriate disposal location.
• Drives a bulk item truck to haul refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, water heaters, etc to recyclable site location.
• Drives a water truck to reduce dusty conditions and to water mulch stockpiles.
• Operates a backhoe and rubber tire loader to compact materials in a dumpster and to load and unload materials.
• Operates a forklift to load and unload materials from vehicles and in a warehouse.
• Serves as convenience center crew supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs maintenance in accordance with written procedures and vehicular and equipment specifications.
• Cleans facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Drives a dump truck or other comparable vehicle during snow removal operations and provides support services as needed.
• Shovels snow, mows grass, and plants flowers and shrubbery.
• Performs work in confined spaces and trenches, and follows all Federal, State, and local laws on safety precautions and requirements.
• Performs work in all types of weather conditions and anytime during the day or week.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years experience in the operation of medium-duty motor equipment.
• Other Requirements: A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.