Medium Equipment Operator

Description

Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in operating automotive equipment; performs all other related work as required.

Semi-skilled to skilled work

• Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment (backhoes, loaders, grader and excavator) when needed.
• Drives trucks in all kinds of public works construction, maintenance and repair operations.
• Loads, unloads and transports material, tools, supplies, equipment and workmen.
• Assists with winter operations.
• Services and follows prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment.
• Operates other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as small sidewalk rollers or tractor plows, gang mowers, compressors, brush cutters, two-wheel drive tractors including front-end loader/backhoe attachment and mechanical street sweeper.
• Patches streets and walks with hot top, cement, etc.
• Mows and rakes grass; trims shrubbery.
• Sweeps and removes materials in street or sidewalk cleaning programs.
• Cleans and rods sanitary sewers.

Job Environment

• Works indoors and outdoors, with frequent exposure to hazards associated with heavy equipment construction sites.
• May be required to work overtime, nights and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks, with work checked during progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of the mechanics and operation of equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid CDL-A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement – O Restriction.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required in performing work.
• Occasionally required to move (push, pull, lift or carry) objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and to occasionally perform some strenuous work under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods of time.
• Ability to talk, listen and hear.
• Normal vision requirements including the ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.

Benefits

• Complete benefits package including paid holidays, time off, medical, dental, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, optional supplemental life and dependent life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Holidays and time off are paid to part-time employees on a pro-rated basis.
• Part-time employees who work 30-34 hours per week are eligible to enroll in the same medical/dental plans that are offered to full-time employees at their own expense.