LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job Title

Semi-skilled to skilled work in operating motorized equipment; performs all other related work as required. Works to anticipate, meet and exceed customer service expectations in a positive and professional manner.

Supervision

Employees in this classification perform duties under the general supervision of the Municipal Services Supervisor or their designee. Most work is standardized, in instances where it is not, employee looks to supervisor for guidance. Supervisor usually evaluates work while in progress or upon completion. Safety precautions must be observed at all times.

Job Environment

Work is generally performed outdoors, with frequent exposure to inclement weather and hazards associated with heavy equipment construction sites; some work is performed indoors pertaining to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and DPW equipment. Overtime coverage is required as necessary scheduled or emergency. Operates motorized equipment and vehicles, various types of saws, jackhammers, compactors. Physical labor is required. Errors could result in delays or loss of service, personal injury, monetary loss, injuries to other employees, damages to building and/or equipment and legal, liability issues for the city. The employee has contact with the public. Daily contact with supervisor for the purpose of receiving orders and exchanging information and views about departmental matters. Other contacts are with other city staff or affiliated state agency necessary to assist in accomplishing work responsibilities. Contact is by telephone, in person, electronic mail, or by radio dispatch.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks, with work checked during progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance. Drives trucks in all kinds of public works construction, maintenance and repair operations. Loads, unloads and transport material, tools, supplies, equipment and workmen. Assists with winter operations. May service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment units. Operates other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as small sidewalk rollers or tractor plows, gang mowers, compressors, brush cutters, drive tractors including front-end loader/backhoe attachment and mechanical street sweeper. Performs manual work in digging and in backfilling excavations. Handles heavy materials on construction, maintenance and repair projects. 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. Operates large over the road trucks used for the purpose of maintenance and repairs of sanitary sewer and storm water collections systems. Shall perform labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment and shall customarily perform any and all labor services to fit any and all needs of the public works department. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent; experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of the mechanics and operation of equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid CDL-B driver's license with Tanker Endorsement O Restriction

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

Knowledge in the use of power and hand tools and in the operation of motorized equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and good mechanical ability. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Skill in the operation of power and hand tools.