Equipment Operator III

Street Maintenance Operator

Under general supervision, operates a variety of complex motorized equipment used in the maintenance of public streets, highways, and alleys. Reports to an Equipment Operator Supervisor. Operates a variety of heavy equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of streets, highways and alleys. Repairs potholes and damaged roadways, creates asphalt overlays, and grades and maintains public alleyways. Operates other street maintenance equipment as necessary including loaders to load asphalt, concrete, and utilizes hand and small power tools. Properly performs preventive maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment. Conducts daily inspection of assigned equipment to ensure proper working condition; inspects tires, lights, blades, fuel, fluids, windshield wipers. Removes obstacles from street and gutter areas to permit access. Responds to hazardous materials spills. Ensures the safety of city equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for pedestrians, private property, overhead utility lines and other utilities or obstructions; performs traffic management duties such as flagging vehicles. Maintain log of daily activities. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Has considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance and repair activities related to street maintenance. Has knowledge of traffic and safety laws and regulations Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Is able to perform heavy physical work. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the public. Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions." Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas. Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department. Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and managers in other departments, to project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the city. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, Equipment Operator Supervisor (Refuse Collection), professionals and the public. Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions of time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings and deadlines. Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Requires completion of 10th grade in high school and, and 3 – 5 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment, street or concrete repair work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with some lead work experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training is preferred. An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex offender registry check. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class -B, and a favorable driving record. This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. This job is considered essential personnel and requires attendance and work during and following natural disasters and emergencies. Must be able to obtain Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Flagger Certification, and complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Certifications within one (1) year of employment.