Equipment Operator - Street Cleaning Division

Duties And Responsibilities The Senior Equipment Operator's responsibilities in the Street and Sewer Division involve verifying the efficient and safe operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment. Other tasks include heavy manual labor, supervising small teams as needed, and city maintenance operations. This individual reports to the Assistant Sanitation Supervisor. Additional Responsibilities Include Performs skilled manual labor and operation of heavy standard motor trucks, crew trucks, material handling trucks and simple to moderately complex automotive equipment. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment in performing such tasks as hauling equipment, grit, debris, asphalt, and screenings to the landfill. Operates arrow board, generator, sewer jet, and air compressor. Cleans catch basins. Maintains accurate log of records of waste material hauled to the landfill. Wash trucks and make minor repairs to related equipment. May be required to operate equipment listed in lower Equipment Operator positions. May be required to lead a small group of unskilled workers as needed and/or perform semi-skilled work requiring hand tools. Operates a trailer to attach to a dump truck to transport a backhoe to the job site, excavating ditches for sewers and water lines, or loading materials. Operates dump truck and loader vehicles in snow removal or related operations as needed. Routinely operates a sewer jet for maintenance. Makes minor repairs and adjustments, including preventive maintenance and the cleaning of assigned equipment. Determine the location of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines prior to excavation. Perform manual labor to load or unload materials. Pours concrete and asphalt and performs leveling and finishing. Possess and maintain a valid CDL Class A drivers license with Tank endorsement and an active medical examiners certificate, a good driving record, and the ability to pass a drug screening as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers. May flag traffic on job sites as needed. Performs all related work as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Wilmington, NC