Equipment Operator - Stormwater

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator performs responsible semiskilled work in city solid waste collection and transport, does related work as required. Reporting to the Crew Supervisor, the Equipment Operator works under general supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.

Essential Job Functions These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates dump trucks, hydraulic winches, hoists, boom truck, rear loader, waste collection vehicles (rear and ASL) and similar equipment.
• Loads, hauls and unload municipal solid waste.
• Maintain all associated logs, files, and records.
• Assists in cleaning rights-of-way on public streets and property.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with snow removal and ice control.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned
• Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Skill in Excel, Word and electronic mapping.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write language and maps.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Exemplary attendance is required.

Required Experience and Training

High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to acquire a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina as needed. Demonstrated safe driving history.

This position requires a Commercial Driver License and is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is subject to random substance abuse testing at any time for the duration of employment and while occupying a DOT regulated position.

Job Related Physical Activity Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This heavy work requires up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work required climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for both depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and or all small parts, using measuring devices, assemble of or fabrication of parts at or within and arm's length; operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Operation occurs in ROW and may have exposure to traffic hazards.

Benefits

The City of Kannapolis offers a full range of benefits that includes the following:

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Pay for Performance
• Medical Expense Assistance
• Alive and Well Program
• Onsite Health Clinic
• Onsite dietitian service
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• 401k, Roth, and 457 plans available
• Employer 401k contribution match
• Educational Assistance
• Breavement Leave
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Birthday Holiday
• Special Separation Allowance
• Retirement
• Incentive Pay
• Wellness Benefits
• Access to Cannon Baller Suite Tickets
• Continuation of Health Insurance at Retirement
• Paid YMCA Membership
• Onsite fitness centers