Equipment Operator II

Job Title : Street Equipment Operator

The purpose of this position is to operate medium equipment, with the occasional use of light or heavy equipment, used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of streets, city infrastructure, and other public properties as assigned. May assist with special events.

Operates a variety of medium equipment, with the occasional use of light or heavy equipment, to and from work locations, construction sites, etc; performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment; and transports tools and equipment to and from work sites. Responsible for operation or and routine and preventative maintenance of equipment. Follows schedule to ensure all tasks are completed. Identifies issues and notifies supervisor. Performs semi-skilled labor work to various maintenance and construction activities. Loads and transports equipment to properties. Sets up work zones as appropriate and insures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge is equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Three years of experience of operating light to medium equipment is required. Depending on the assignment, may assist in Traffic Operations as needed.

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Work may require providing advice to other outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. The position receives general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion. Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias and ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios / proportions, and measurement. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.