Equipment Operator A - Water

Equipment Operator A

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation of medium-heavy duty equipment maintaining city water systems and other Public Works maintenance activities as assigned. Performs operations according to required standards; and performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. Work requires considerable skill in manipulating medium to heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. This class differs from Equipment Operator B due to the higher degree of skill required and the greater responsibility for safe and efficient operation and care of complex heavy construction equipment.

What You'll Need To Be Successful In This Role

Education and experience:

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Four (4) years' experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two (2) of which must have been related to utility or street systems.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

Special requirements:

• Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License Class A or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Based on assignment, may be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications.
• Flagging Certification

Commercial Truck Driver Training (Paid Training):

Our local CDL program consists of four weeks of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training with an experienced and highly qualified instructor. The cost of training may be covered in full by scholarship through View email address on click.appcast.io or by the City of Kingman. We will assist you through the process each step of the way.

Six Months On-the-Job (Paid Training):

Once you graduate from the Driving Academy and with the appropriate class of license and any applicable endorsements, you will begin on-the job paid training during your 6-month introductory period.

What You'll Do For The City Of Kingman

Duties require initiative and judgment in the care and operation of all the related equipment of the Equipment Operator B classification and the most complex heavy construction equipment, as well as have the mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. The Equipment Operator A is distinguished from the Equipment Operates B by the complexity and highest level skill required to efficiently operate all of the most complex equipment such as the asphalt distributor truck and motor grader (fine grading) on a consistent and regular basis. In addition, gives direction to ground crew on projects. Repairs and maintains municipal water/wastewater system transmission mains, distribution lines, pumps, and all related industry items. Repairs and replaces water meters or registers. Makes emergency repairs and takes necessary steps to restore water service as quickly and efficiently as possible. Completes work orders and responding to customer contacts by making repairs, investigating water related complaints and tests manholes for gases. Follows Blue Stake laws that govern excavations. Hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites. Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and labor work. Performs weed and vegetation control and other general labor work as required. Sets up and removes barricades, lane cones, and warning signs to channel traffic around work crews. Assists with Equipment Operator A (Water) clean-up operations at accidents, spills and other emergency situations. Assists with Blue Stake activities and other divisions and departments in water/utility related activities. Performs a wide variety of water system construction and maintenance safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations. Performs routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Sets up and removes barricades, lane cones, and warning signs to channel traffic around work crews. Assists with clean-up operations at accidents, spills, busted mains, and other emergency situations. Performs pre and post trip equipment according to CDL requirements. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Provides excellent customer service to all contacts. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends or holidays due to emergency call-backs, being on-call or as needed.

• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May serve on a variety of employee committees.

Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Working knowledge of medium to heavy-equipment operating principles and traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Understanding of City street layouts and right-of-ways as it pertains to water system layout and network.
• Understanding of work zone traffic control signing and flagging in accordance with MUTCD standards.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to medium to heavy equipment operations.
• Effectively able to use methods, materials, and tools used in municipal water system work and Blue Stake laws and markings; Pipe laying and water distribution construction.
• Skill in reading grade stakes and cutting subgrades for constructions projects.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions, communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Observe and adhere to proper safety precautions.
• Ability to work as a team, developing cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions
• Ability to meet physical requirements.