Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department: Wastewater-Construction

Reports To: Construction Crew Leader or Supervisor

Directs Work Of: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Effective Date(s): 2011; 2015; PG 1/1/2019, 11/1/2023

EEO-4 Classification: Skilled Craft

Normal Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Normal Work Days: Monday through Thursday

Education/Experience: Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 5 years' experience in operating heavy equipment. Equivalent combination of education, skills, training and experience may be considered. Must possess or obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.

Position Summary: Operates heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of equipment. Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other related duties may be assigned.

Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks. Meet construction deadlines while maintaining safe equipment operations.

Maintain heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required. Clean equipment, ensure heavy equipment is stored safely and securely, advise the supervisor of any maintenance or repair requirements, and participate in routine maintenance.

Operate the following equipment: Backhoe, Excavator, High lift, Bulldozer, Skid Steer, grader, and other equipment as needed.

Assist and perform pipe lining operations (Thermoform)

Use a mobile handheld device to enter work order information and use the mapping system to complete various tasks

Perform related duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs necessary repairs in a timely manner. Ability to read blueprints, specifications, tape measures, and technical drawings.

Safety and Security - Sets up and maintains safety traffic controls around the active work area. Complies with relevant OSHA safety standards, including identification of precautions for and emergency response to biological, chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards. Observes safety and security precautions and procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment, tools and materials properly.

Communication - Ability to read and interpret documents safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


Quality & Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; completes tasks on time. Is consistently at work and on time. Readily assists/volunteers to assist co-workers.

Qualifications -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 5 years' experience operating heavy equipment. Equivalent combination of education, skills, training and experience may be considered.

Licenses: Possess a valid driver's license. Must possess or obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability and willingness to perform work in a variety of wastewater and collection systems construction settings.
• Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift at least 80 lbs. (average weight of a manhole cover)
• Climb up and down stairs/ladders.
• Operate a variety of power tools and heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate the following equipment: Backhoe, Excavator, High lift, Bulldozer, Skid Steer, grader, and other equipment as needed. Ability to spot and excavate around buried utility lines.

Position will require the ability to work/ be available for overtime, standby and after-hour emergencies.

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.

Position will require employees to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. Frequently working on slippery surfaces, some parts of the body may come into contact with oil, grease, wastewater, sludge, and other products associated with the treatment of sewage. Some work on ladders, scaffolds, or other equipment more than 12 feet above the ground. Occasionally work in confined spaces or cramped spaces may be necessary.