Equipment Operator II - Streets

SALARY: $21.26/per hour

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of strenuous manual labor. May operate one or more types of light or moderately

heavy motor equipment. Does related work as assigned under direct or indirect supervision. Must be

available for emergency basis stand-by.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a

satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform street maintenance; repair of street surface which includes manual labor for other job-

related programs, including but not limited to, paving, paving prep, roto-mill and working with

hot and cold asphalt and crackseal materials.

• Clean catch basins and hand sweeps streets, sidewalks, islands and approaches.

• Haul leaves, branches, dirt, debris and various other materials.

• Cut and trim bushes and brush on or near streets and alleys.

• Assist in the maintenance of retention basins.

• Operate less than 5-ton steel drum roller, leaf vacuum, crackseal machine, patch boxes and air

compressors.

• Operate forklift and other small equipment, ex. skid steer with attachments and backhoe.

• Lift and operate 90-pound jackhammer.

• Lift and operate 120-pound plate compactor.

• Work with asphalt lute and other related tools.

• Operate and drive single and tandem axle dump truck, with or without snowplow and salt

spreader attachment, pulling various trailers and attachments.

• Operate Emergency Unit 211.

• Operate traffic control barricade truck.

• Operate water flushers.

• Operate oil and tack distributors.

• Clean and perform routine maintenance on all equipment, such as snow blade changes,

mounting/de-mounting of fall/winter equipment.

• Assume responsibility for equipment and tools assigned to Equipment Operator II.

• Maintain daily reports.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to perform very strenuous work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• Knowledge of work crew practices, basic safety and traffic rules and regulations.

• Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED

• Ability to read and write.

• Clean driving record.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to obtain a Class “A” or Class “B” Commercial Driver’s license within 60 working

days with endorsements as noted:

Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License: Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License:

Air brake Air Brake

Combination Vehicle Tanker

Tanker

TOOLS USED

Shovels, brooms, rakes, asphalt lutes, hand tamps, steel pry bar, clay picks, sledgehammers and all

other manual, powered, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools needed to complete assignments as

directed by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Most work to be performed occurs outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in all weather conditions. The employee is

frequently exposed to cold or heat and humidity, fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. Ability to

climb into truck beds, ability to lift to 120 pounds, ability to push or pull equipment into position, ability

to perform very strenuous physical work. Exposure to oil and grease, solvents and other chemicals.

This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol in accordance with

City policy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, race, color,

religion, sex, disability, veteran’s status, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in

accordance with State and Federal Law.

REQUIRED

Pre-Employment Drug Screen