Equipment Operator Medium - Field Operations

General Definition of Work

Under immediate supervision, performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

• Operates a front-end loader; operates a backhoe, trencher tamp and related equipment in the maintenance and construction of storm water systems.
• operates a heavy storm drain cleaning equipment; operates multi-purpose equipment in laying storm drains. 
• operates some heavy sweepers in cleaning road and streets; services and make minor repairs to equipment. 
• operates a dump truck engaged in sanding and plowing icy streets and roads and in snow removal when not operating medium to heavy equipment, 
• operates alight equipment. 
• As a trainee, operates heavy equipment. When not operating equipment, performs semi-skilled work on the job site. 
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grad and considerable experience in the operation of motorized equipment. Ability to operate large Jet Truck. Ability to oversee crew in absents of Crew Leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related medium construction equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill and care in the operation of several types of trucks and construction equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Knowledge of Stormwater systems with ability to trouble shoot problems and advise the type of repair needed. Able to work 12 hour shifts 7 days a week during ice and snow removal.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self contained breathing apparatus; may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

• Possession of a North Carolina CDL Class A 
• Possession of a Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.

Salary : $48,633