EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR (STREET)

Job Title

This position operates light and heavy equipment and trucks in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; maintains assigned equipment; and performs other work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates light and heavy equipment and trucks to excavate and compact earth, load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain City properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments;
• Operates dump trucks and other trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, trenchers, etc.;
• Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles;
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required;
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor;
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment;
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class A Driver's License with no "L' or "O" restrictions;
• May have Trench and Shoring Certification;
• May have Asbestos Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
• Ability to lead, operate machinery or equipment that requires training and experience, such as light or heavy construction / specialized equipment;
• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures;
• Ability to make decisions, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.