Streets Equipment Operator I, II, or III

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Public Works Operations Manager and assigned under direct supervision of the Streets Manager and Streets Foreman, performs street construction, maintenance, and repairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates and maintains various street maintenance equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, street sweepers, asphalt rollers, snowplows, and dump trucks.
• Conducts routine inspections and preventive maintenance on a variety of hand tools, light and heavy-duty equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Performs tasks such as street resurfacing, asphalt patching, snow removal, and ice control.
  • Conducts concrete work involving patching, repairs, replacement, and new installations.
  • Installs, repairs, and replaces street signs and guardrail as needed.
  • Paves, stripes, and marks roads for traffic guidance and safety.
  • Assists in the setup and cleanup of work zones, including traffic control measures and signage.
  • Performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment as needed, or reports maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintains accurate records of work performed, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.
• Handles minor building and facilities maintenance repairs, and miscellaneous repairs and maintenance.
  • Follows established safety procedures and regulations while operating equipment and working in various weather conditions.
  • Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure job completion according to schedule.
  • Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as local regulations governing street maintenance operations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience –

Streets Equipment Operator I– One Year of experience in heavy equipment or training in the areas of street construction, maintenance, and repairs preferred.

Streets Equipment Operator II – Three years of experience with knowledgeable in streets construction or related maintenance and repairs. Experience with operating basic heavy equipment. Snowplow experience preferred. 

Streets Equipment Operator III– Five years of experience and proficient in street construction or related maintenance and repairs. Strong leadership skills and capable of mentoring level I and II operators. Capable of loading, unloading and transporting all heavy equipment. Competent and skilled with operating a wide variety of heavy equipment. Snowplow experience preferred.

• License and Certification –

Streets Equipment Operator I –

• Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6-month probationary period.
• Following certifications required or obtained within one year of hire: Flagger

Streets Equipment Operator II –

• Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6-month probationary period.
• Following certifications required or obtained within one year of hire: Heavy Equipment Training, Flagger, Forklift, Traffic Control Technician.

 Streets Equipment Operator III –

• Valid Utah Driver License. Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 6-month probationary period.
• Following certifications required or obtained within one year of hire: Flagger, Forklift, Traffic Control Supervisor, RSI Guardrail, and OSHA 10 Hour, Heavy Equipment Training including Loader, Backhoe, and Larue Snowblower.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of –

• • Policies, procedures, equipment, and materials required for effective street related operations, maintenance, and repairs
  • General safety practices and procedures required
  • State of Utah Commercial Driver License rules and regulations

• Skilled with –

• • Strong math, reading, and analytical skills
  • Organizing and planning work assignments after instructions are given and complete a wide variety of maintenance activities
  • Interpersonal relations in order to deal effectively with the public and other city employees

• Ability to –

• • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires working outdoors. Tasks require a variety of physical activities. Regularly required to talk, hear, see, walk, sit, stand, reach, use hands/finger to feel, handle, and grip, climb or balance and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. May be confined to small spaces to perform work. Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. (Performance of duties may require working in varied weather conditions such as extreme cold or hot conditions.) Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dusty or greasy conditions. Frequent exposure to high levels of noise. Operate equipment and drive vehicles. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., on site. At times, positions may be assigned to work early morning or late evening shifts, and weekends depend upon scheduling needs of the city or city facilities. May be required to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as needed.

• Salary range: (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)
  • Streets Equipment Operator I – $19.64 – $31.37 DOE
  • Streets Equipment Operator II – $21.61 – $34.53 DOE
  • Streets Equipment Operator III - $23.22 - $38.74 DOE

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,300 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after new hire probation

Salary : $3,300