What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District?
Job Description
Under general supervision, operates and performs minor maintenance of heavy construction vehicles and
equipment to assist in the construction and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Operates heavy construction vehicles and equipment such as a back hoe, excavator, skid steer or truck
- mounted crane in digging trenches, loading trucks, lowering pipe/ shoring and back filling
- operates equipment such as a wheel loader in loading trucks at ground level
- inspects and services vehicle and makes minor repairs
- makes minor repairs to all equipment; transfers equipment and stations for safe operation supervises work of assigned employees
Additional Responsibilities:
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position: Constantly
- Move/Traverse: Constantly
- Stationary Position/Seated: Rarely
- Transport/Lifting: Constantly
- Transport/Carrying: Constantly
- Exerting Force/Pushing: Constantly
- Exerting Force/Pulling: Constantly
- Ascend/Descend: Constantly
- Balancing: Constantly
- Position Self/Stooping: Constantly
- Position Self/Kneeling: Constantly
- Position Self/Crouching: Constantly
- Position Self/Crawling: Constantly
- Reaching: Constantly
- Handling: Constantly
- Grasping: Constantly
- Feeling: Constantly
- Communicate/Talking: Constantly
- Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly Coordination: Constantly
Work Environment
- Extreme cold: Frequently
- Extreme heat: Frequently
- Humidity: Frequently
- Wet: Occasionally
- Noise: Constantly
- Hazards: Constantly
- Temperature Change: Frequently
- Atmospheric Conditions: Frequently Vibration: Frequently
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
- Highschool diploma/GED Five (5) years of experience in maintenance and operation of heavy construction vehicles and equipment
Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the operation, servicing and daily maintenance of heavy construction equipment and vehicles
- Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle and equipment operation
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions
- Skill in the operation of heavy equipment used to dig trenches, lay pipe on grade and repair sewer pipe, hoist and set heavy materials, clear and grade land, spread and compact asphalt, trench compaction equipment, operate boom truck
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to supervise the work of subordinates
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess an appropriate, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brakes and
tanker issued by the state in which employee resides within the first three (3) months of employment.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety
sensitive , and candidate must pass a D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are
subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience:
Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess an appropriate, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brakes and
tanker issued by the state in which employee resides within the first three (3) months of employment.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety
sensitive , and candidate must pass a D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are
subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.
- Highschool diploma/GED
- Five (5) years of experience in maintenance and operation of heavy construction vehicles and equipment
Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the operation, servicing and daily maintenance of heavy construction equipment and vehicles
- Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle and equipment operation
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions
- Skill in the operation of heavy equipment used to dig trenches, lay pipe on grade and repair sewer pipe, hoist and set heavy materials, clear and grade land, spread and compact asphalt, trench compaction equipment, operate boom truck
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinates
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess an appropriate, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brakes and
tanker issued by the state in which employee resides within the first three (3) months of employment.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety
sensitive , and candidate must pass a D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are
subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.
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