Equipment Operator, Senior

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to operate motorized equipment of medium weight and complexity and to perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of city grounds, roads, water systems, sewer systems, buildings, or grounds.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. Operates and maintains equipment of medium size, weight, and difficulty, specifically : bucket truck, backhoe, asphalt roller, sweeper, highlift, sidearm mower, sewer truck, rod truck, jet truck, fuel truck, sanitation truck, knuckleboom truck, sewer bucket machine, flusher truck, slope mower, or dump truck to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically : greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires, brooms, blades, and rubber slats. Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, drainage systems, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, and grounds. Sweeps streets, salts roads, cuts grass, picks up, removes and / or hauls trash, garbage and other debris, and removes trees and tree limbs. Shovels and hauls asphalt, demolition debris, road mix, rock, and dirt; cleans gutters, drainage ditches, and right-of-ways. Unstops sewers, pulls hose, locates and inspects manholes and sewer lines, clears and disinfects sewer lines and yards. Hauls explosives, demolishes houses, buildings, and related structures and removes associated debris. Digs trenches; cuts right-of-ways; lays bricks; builds, repairs and maintains roads, sidewalks, headwalls, and fences; patches holes; packs asphalt; unstops storm drains; cuts pavement; and builds and sets concrete forms. Installs and / or repairs / replaces water lines, sewer lines, meters, valves, drainage boxes, and fire hydrants. Flags traffic, places / retrieves signage and barricades, and loads / unloads trucks. Prepares and / or receives forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate. Communicates via telephone and / or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and / or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service. Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals. Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; one year of experience in medium to heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must possess and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or Class B depending on position. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.