Equipment Operator II

Position Summary

Operate medium duty, large stationary, and / or motorized construction and maintenance equipment; perform grading, loading, sweeping, snow plowing, landscaping, water tanker for dust control; street / runway repairs, water and waste water line maintenance activities; may transport equipment on public right-of-ways & City owned facilities and perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in the maintenance and operation of medium duty motorized gas or diesel powered equipment; and

One (1) year construction equipment operation and maintenance experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

When assigned to Aviation :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B).

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid OSHA Forklift Operator certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics of a variety of equipment including tractors, snow plows, loaders, sweepers and excavators and landfill equipment
• Maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment and maintenance work
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy-equipment operations
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities