Equipment Operator

The Position

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JOB SUMMARY: This is semi-skilled work in the operation of light to moderately heavy motor vehicles. An employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment and the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks. Work includes the daily safety and maintenance inspection of vehicles so that work may proceed without employee injury or damage to equipment. Supervision is received from a skilled superior who inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with work orders or established rules. Functional supervision may be exercised over unskilled and/or semi-skilled labor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates pick-up, flat bed and dump trucks transporting gravel, rocks, lumber, light poles, pipe, cement and other construction materials and equipment.
• Supervises a labor crew in brush removal; drives dump truck with brush chipper attached; operates chipper.
• Operates front-end loading equipment (2.5 cubic yard capacity or higher) to move and load a variety of materials. Utilizes farm-type tractor in mowing operations.
• Inspects equipment prior to starting; checks lubricants, and cooling, hydraulic and electrical systems; makes necessary minor adjustments; reports malfunctions.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks; cuts brush; assists in trenching operations.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.