Equipment Operator

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to operate light equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of city grounds, roads, or drainage systems.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. Operates and maintains light equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance and repair of city grounds, roads, or drainage systems, specifically: squad truck, mosquito truck, pick-up truck, bush hog, tractors, weedeaters, leaf blower, chain saw, grinder, packer, concrete float, vibrator, jackhammer, mixer, and air compressor. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition including greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires. Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of city roads, drainage systems, or grounds, specifically: building/maintaining roads and sidewalks, digging holes or trenches, installing pipe, and shoveling asphalt, road mix, rock, or dirt. Cleans catch basins/ditches/right-of-ways, unstops storm drains, and picks up trash. Sprays chemicals, mows right-of-ways and grass at city facilities, rakes leaves, removes trees and limbs, and plants shrubs, trees, flowers, and grass. Places and retrieves signage or barricades, loads and unloads truck, and flags traffic. Repairs fences, roads, and sidewalks; patches holes and packs asphalt. Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment to/from work sites. Performs cleaning/housekeeping tasks. Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred; six months of experience in light equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B within twelve (12) months of employment. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.