Job Title: Advanced Equipment Operator - Streets

Department: Public Works, Street Division

Reports to: Street Supervisor/Street Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 21

Wage: 2023 $19.25 - $26.04 / hr

2024 $22.281 - $30.145 / hr

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and general supervision of the Street Manager, is responsible for performing manual and semi-skilled to skilled tasks to include street repair and maintenance, mosquito and/or weed control, operation of light and heavy equipment related to street maintenance and snow removal work of moderate difficulty with a heavy emphasis on grader operation by performing the following duties.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain municipal streets and rights-of-way in safe condition. Perform various duties in regards to repairs, maintenance and equipment operation.
2. Operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to - trucks, payloaders, motor graders all used in the repair of City streets.
3. Drive truck to haul equipment, crew, snow, gravel, and various other materials to work site. 
4. Operate and maintain medium to heavy duty capacity dump trucks, tractors, trailers, and trucks with specialized equipment to include sand spreader, hot oil distributor, patching machine, crack sealing machine, vibratory rollers, steel face or pneumatic. 
5. Operate snowplows and other snow removal heavy equipment.
6. Operate equipment of small to medium capacity such as front-end loader, backhoe, and trucks in assisting in performing Municipal road repair and patchwork. Operate steamer to open frozen storm sewers, catch basins and culverts.
7. Repair City streets and bridges to include loading and unloading materials, crack filling, and picking up litter as needed. May operate City Street Sweeper as requested.
8. Assist other City departments as directed and/or deemed necessary.
9. Responsible for the coordination and application of pesticides and herbicides process for control of weeds and pests, as directed and/or if appropriate to specific assigned position.
10. Coordinate with Supervisor for ordering of chemicals and supplies for mosquito and weed abatement program; maintain records on types and quantities of chemical used and areas treated; and maintain MSDS binder for all chemicals used, as directed and/or if appropriate to specific assigned position. 
11. Attend training, seminars, and workshops as deemed necessary.
12. Perform work in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
13. Perform other such duties and functions as assigned and/or deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Three (3) years experience in street maintenance and operation of related equipment.
3. Experience in road repair and construction preferred.
4. Ability to maintain courteous and positive relationships with public, city employees, construction crews and personnel from other agencies.
5. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and be available after hours, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary by Street Superintendent and in emergency situations.
6. Position requires employee to be on-call and work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested.

Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrates honesty and trustworthiness and takes responsibility for decisions.
2. Listens with accuracy to direction provided by supervisors and listens to ideas and concerns of others in an open, encouraging way.
3. Encourages improved performance among peers and acts as a positive team player.
4. Assists others, demonstrating understanding and empathy.
5. Punctual and works effectively with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrates enthusiasm, optimism, and initiative and possesses a high regard for quality of work and customer service.

Language Skills 

1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to write simple correspondence.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
2. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
2. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Tests and Examination

1. Successful competition in written tests and/or oral interviews.
2. Possession of a valid South Dakota Commercial Drivers License with acceptable driving record.
3. Possession or ability to obtain Mosquito Abatement/Pesticide Applicators License if assigned to mosquito abatement/noxious weed control.
4. Other such examination as deemed necessary by the City.

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
2. The employee frequently is required to sit.
3. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
4. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

Work Environment

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
2. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and vibration.
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Typical Performance Requirements

1. Demonstrated ability in operating heavy and light street maintenance equipment
2. Demonstrated knowledge of drainage and grades.
3. Ability to perform street repairs, maintenance and repair on related equipment.
4. Ability to organize and schedule work.
5. Knowledge of community, streets, alleys and facilities.
6. Proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
7. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
9. Ability to maintain courteous and positive relationships with public, city employees, construction crews and personnel from other agencies.
10. Must be willing to work in outside weather conditions and work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays if requested.
11. Ability to perform duties safely.