Light Equipment Operator

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The City of Lebanon is looking for a motivated individual to join the Operations and Maintenance division of the Public Works Department as a Light Equipment Operator. The Light Equipment Operator performs highly skilled labor tasks and the operation of light equipment required for the maintenance repair and construction of streets sidewalks grounds equipment facilities utilities and other publicly owned property. Works with private utilities and construction companies to minimize service disruptions. All Public Works positions are required to participate in winter snow operations inclement weather & seasonal events and other emergency related activities. Overtime is required outside of the normal scheduled hours of this position. Overtime includes 2nd and/or 3rd shifts responding to emergency situations including participation on weekends when required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operates heavy trucks both single and dual axle with or without attachments such as plows; sanders; chemical spreaders for removing and/or hauling of debris; snow; and ice; etc. from public property; and transporting materials.
• Operates sidewalk tractor with attachments for mowing; removing debris; snow; and ice; etc.
• Performs roadside mowing; brush; and tree removal; street and sidewalk sweeping and pothole repair and paving.
• Cleans ditches; catch basins; performs sign repair and replacement and flagging for traffic control.
• Performs maintenance; repair; and construction work; may supervise work crews as senior person; maintains records of work performed and staff time.
• Operates front-end loader for the loading of materials intro trucks. Operations are limited to off-road areas such as material storage areas. May operate on road only while in transit from the storage area to assigned material storage areas within City limits.
• Assists in coordination of work activity with other departments; groups; teams; agencies; and the public; plans and prioritizes long-range work plans and outlines capital improvements.
• Performs walk around inspection on assigned equipment and preventive maintenance tasks such as greasing; fluid top offs; etc. necessary for the proper operation of equipment.
• Estimates and requisitions material; supplies and equipment to support projects; taking appropriate action to prevent failure or interruption of these systems.
• Occasionally leads work in any planned service interruptions or shut down and repair of systems during emergencies and during winter operation events/activities.
• Assists in supervision and coordination and inspects work activities to ensure that schedules are met; and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies.
• Responds to snow emergencies to shovel and remove snow and ice from walkways steps and pavements; assists equipment operators in plowing; sanding and/or salting operations. May be assigned to drive 1-ton and/or sidewalk plow. Working outside of normal scheduled hours weekdays and on weekends in inclement weather is required.
• Assists the Group Manager and Division Supervisor with the daily management of the appropriate staff.
• May serve as the Division Foreman in his/her absence.
• Assists other co-workers in the group in the completion of work responsibilities; as necessary.
• Performs similar or related work as required; directed or as situation dictates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduation.
• Three years’ experience in equipment operation in utility and/or highway construction.

Other combinations of education and experience that qualify an individual to perform the requisite job duties and responsibilities may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain Stationary: More than 2/3
• Move: More than 2/3
• Communicate: More than 2/3
• Operate: Up to 2/3
• Ascend/Descend: Up to 2/3
• Position Self: Up to 2/3
• Reach: Up to 2/3
• Distinguish: More than 2/3
• Vibration: More than 2/3
• Move up to 10 pounds: Frequently
• Move up to 30 pounds: Frequently
• Move up to 60 pounds: Frequently
• Move up to 100 pounds: Occasionally
• Move more than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Summary of Occupational Exposures

• Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 2/3
• Work in high, precarious places: Up to 2/3
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals: Up to 2/3
• Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3
• Extremes of heat/cold (not related to weather): up to 1/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 2/3
• Risk of electrical shock: Up to 2/3
• Work with explosives: None
• Risk of radiation: None

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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