Equipment Operator III - Streets & Drainage

Equipment Operator III

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Equipment Operator III is responsible for the operation of complex and heavy earth-moving equipment, accuracy and field knowledge to ensure safety and efficiency. This position requires substantial skill with working in and around fenced areas, alleys, roadways and other areas with limited clearance and requiring caution and navigation abilities at the highest level. Maintenance of CDL credentials is critical at all times for this position.

This position is designated as an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, severe thunderstorm, flash flooding etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Essential duties include :

• Operates heavy grader to small maintainer-type grader in finish grading, blading, smoothing roads, cutting slopes and establishing new grades to fine measurements, elevations and specifications.
• Operates a lowboy, loads dump trucks and trailers, front-end loaders, excavators, mowing machines, a concrete truck and various other construction and automotive equipment.
• Transports equipment to work site, operates all equipment, including assisting other operators with all levels of equipment
• Operates rubber tire and track-based loaders, backhoes, front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, link belts, etc.
• Act as lead operator within crews in road building operations.
• Operates hydraulically operated excavation equipment such as Gradall, excavator and other types of equipment.
• Performs road maintenance by filling holes, repairing shoulders and completing ditching and drainage construction using equipment such as graders, backhoes, excavators and loaders.
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use; performs routine service and maintenance.
• Occasionally may operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment. May participate generally in the labor work of the crew as workload demands.
• Lubricate, service and make minor inspections and corrections on vehicles in a shop or field.
• Works in trenches or excavations, often with water in the excavation.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and work zone safety.
• Directs and flags traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, abilities and skills include :

Minimum Qualifications

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by 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.

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.