Heavy Equipment Operator

Job TitlePerforms a variety of skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and specialized machinery utilized in maintenance and repair.Supervision Received: Director of Public Works, Street & Refuse Superintendent, Streets ForemanSupervision Exercised: NoneFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEssential Job Functions:Operates the following pieces of equipment: dump trucks, front-end loaders, rollers, motor graders, sand spreaders, street sweepers, mowers. concrete saws, bucket truck w/ hydraulics, chain saw, tree chipper, tree stumper, air compressor, jackhammer, air driven compaction tools.Operates a variety of other special and standard equipment as assigned.Assist with sanding and snow removal.Levels and finishes asphalt and concrete.Performs manual labor incidental to the operation to which assigned and occasionally exercises supervision over other operators and laborers.Must be on call occasionally on weekends or after hours.Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.Performs related work as required.The nature of this position requires the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely fashion.Peripheral Job Duties:Open and close graves at cemetery.Operate forklift and skid steer loaders.Assist and substitute for all Public Works departments.Note: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of heavy motor equipment in general construction and maintenance activities. Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations related to equipment operation. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions. Skill in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment over rough, slippery, or unstable surfaces.Education: High school graduate or equivalent.Experience: Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy motor driven equipment. Two years as Light Equipment Operator or Utility Operator OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.Equipment Used in Job Performance: Dump trucks, front-end loaders, rollers, sewer jetters, sand spreaders, motor patrols, street sweepers, concrete saws, bucket truck w/ hydraulics, chain saw, tree chipper, tree stumper, air compressor, jackhammer, air driven compaction tools.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee regularly works in wet, humid conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, is exposed to risk of electrical shock and is subject to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is loud to very loud.Necessary Special Requirement: Valid North Dakota commercial driver license to be obtained within three months of hiring; insurable under the City's motor vehicle insurance policy. Position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and is subject to controlled substance requirements at all times when on duty.The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Any materials, files, documents, electronic tools, or other items collected or created by an employee in connection with their employment remain the property of the City. Additionally, all material created, transmitted/sent, received, deleted, downloaded, or stored using electronic tools are and remain the property of the City. Employees have no expectation of privacy when using City property. The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.BenefitsThe City of Williston provides a full range of traditional municipal benefits that are available to Full-Time City employees and their dependents.North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS)Sanford Health InsuranceSanford Wellness ProgramDentalVisionFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation PlanVacation/Sick Leave AccrualTwelve (12) Paid Holidays