Equipment Operator (Utility Line Maintenance)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Utility Line Equipment Operator operates and maintains equipment used in the installation repair and maintenance of municipal utility lines and related infrastructure. This position assists utility crews with construction maintenance excavation and repair activities involving water wastewater drainage and other utility systems as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with City policies safety regulations and instructions from the immediate supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Safely operates heavy and light construction equipment machinery and tools for department operations.
2. Assist utility crews with the installation repair and maintenance of underground utility lines and related infrastructure.
3. Perform excavation trenching backfilling grading and site preparation.
4. Transport equipment materials tools and supplies to and from work sites.
5. Welds and cuts for maintenance repair and manufacturing of equipment.
6. Performs mechanical service and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
7. Cleans lubricates and performs preventative maintenance or repair on equipment.
8. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
9. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
10. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
11. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history work orders daily job card and other related data.
12. Assists crews with assigned duties as needed.
13. May act as a work leader in the absence of a crew leader.
14. Completes written records of labor and materials used for each work project.
15. Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalentMinimum of two (2) years work experience in road construction and operating construction Class B CDL

Miscellaneous Information

NOTICE: This classification is a safety sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a safety sensitive classification you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

Required Experience:

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