What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BSA) (PERM) position at City of Buffalo?
JOB An Equipment Operator (Sewer Authority) operates a variety of specialized equipment and vehicles used in sewer maintenance work. Incumbents perform minor maintenance work on equipment and are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of this equipment. S/he follows general directions, including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from the Superintendent of Maintenance, who performs period work inspections. Supervision may be exercised over Maintenance Assistants, Laborers I and II. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs work involving the cleaning of catch basins, siphons, wells and large state receivers on arterial highways in the City of Buffalo.
Operates a variety of specialized equipment including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hydraulic Clam Bucket and Screw Machine, used to open sewers or receivers
that are solidly blocked;
2. Hi-Velocity Flusher, Super Sucker and Vactor, used in the cleaning and
unclogging of sewer lines;
3. Backhoe, used in the digging up of collapsed sewers or manhole frames and
covers, catch basins, receivers, manholes, etc.;
4. High Lift with bucket, used for loading trucks;
5. Multi-Purpose Bobcat;
6. Fork Lift Truck;
7. Broom Truck, used for cleaning streets;
8. Tractor with mover, used to mow lawns;
9. Hob Knocker, used to break up street and sidewalk pavements;
10. Truck with plow and/or spreader;
Performs minor maintenance work on equipment, which includes daily checking of zerk fittings and grease when necessary, draining of air brakes, checking fuel and oil levels, steam cleaning throughout, as required;
Reports problems with equipment and documents same;
Wears safety equipment as required;
May be required to operate a truck in the Sewer Maintenance department;
In an emergency, may supervise Laborers in their work assignments when a Supervisor is not available;
Perform related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Ability to operate a variety of specialized equipment i.e., hi-velocity flusher, vactor, hydraulic clam bucket, multi-purpose bobcat, backhoe, high lift and other related equipment;
Ability to understand and interpret oral and written directions;
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
Mechanical aptitude;
Dependability;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Operates a variety of specialized equipment including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hydraulic Clam Bucket and Screw Machine, used to open sewers or receivers
that are solidly blocked;
2. Hi-Velocity Flusher, Super Sucker and Vactor, used in the cleaning and
unclogging of sewer lines;
3. Backhoe, used in the digging up of collapsed sewers or manhole frames and
covers, catch basins, receivers, manholes, etc.;
4. High Lift with bucket, used for loading trucks;
5. Multi-Purpose Bobcat;
6. Fork Lift Truck;
7. Broom Truck, used for cleaning streets;
8. Tractor with mover, used to mow lawns;
9. Hob Knocker, used to break up street and sidewalk pavements;
10. Truck with plow and/or spreader;
Performs minor maintenance work on equipment, which includes daily checking of zerk fittings and grease when necessary, draining of air brakes, checking fuel and oil levels, steam cleaning throughout, as required;
Reports problems with equipment and documents same;
Wears safety equipment as required;
May be required to operate a truck in the Sewer Maintenance department;
In an emergency, may supervise Laborers in their work assignments when a Supervisor is not available;
Perform related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Ability to operate a variety of specialized equipment i.e., hi-velocity flusher, vactor, hydraulic clam bucket, multi-purpose bobcat, backhoe, high lift and other related equipment;
Ability to understand and interpret oral and written directions;
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
Mechanical aptitude;
Dependability;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.