GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes responsibility for the operation of heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment on public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or Foreman. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May occasionally supervise crew as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(a) Five (5) years experience in the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

(b) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(a) Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.

(b) Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

(c) Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

(d) Ability to learn to use survey equipment and read blueprints.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid State Class A driver’s license (no restrictions allowed).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; heavy-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.