What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Oakdale Irrigation District?
JOB
DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, as a primary assignment to operate light and/or heavy equipment; to perform skilled construction and maintenance work; do other related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSEmployees of this class should have attained the degree of experience allowing them to function independently in a variety of contractor-type construction equipment operations with exceptional skill and efficiency. Equipment Operator may also be expected to assist in the training of less experienced personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Safely and efficiently operate all light and/or heavy equipment, such as excavator, 10 wheel dump trucks, bulldozers, transfer truck, grader, rubber tired backhoe, and low-boy trailer in the maintenance and construction of District irrigation system and domestic water works and facilities. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair or District facilities. Clean, service, and make minor repairs to equipment. Perform preventative maintenance to equipment used. Prepare reports and keep records as assigned. Supervise and train subordinate crews as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust provide two acceptable forms of identification as proof of citizenship.Possession of a Class “A” California Driver’s License, and a good motor vehicle driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years in duration. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile insurance rates. Pass a chemical and physical examination upon the offer of employment but prior to the time of hire.TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES Operates, in a sitting position, District vehicles and power driven equipment to transport materials and to travel between job sites and operate light and heavy equipment for periods of approximately 6 to 8 hours per day.Intermittently kneels, squats, crawls, climbs, and carries for brief to moderate durations of 20 to 40 minutes. Communicates orally with District staff in face-to-face and/or one-to-one settings.Uses a radio for communication on an as-needed basis.Work involves exposure to environmental elements such as extremely dusty conditions, a wide variety of temperatures, and various chemicals and materials used in the construction and repair of concrete structures.Visual and physical hazards and those common to remote construction sites, including poison oak, bees, snakes, rodents, solar and cement burns, and those hazards associated with cutting and burning.Regularly ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like using feet and arms. Frequently performs these activities while carrying tools, equipment, and materials used in the trade.Fieldwork may require limited to extensive walking on narrow, slippery, sloping, and irregular work surfaces. This intermittent walking may range from 100 feet to 300 yards.Intermittent standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, twisting, and lifting for periods of approximately 1 to 2 hours per day. Some repetitive pushing/pulling with the use of arms, hands, feet, and legs. Twisting of the wrists and elbows may be performed in conjunction with reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and gripping and grasping. Twisting of the knees and ankles will occur throughout the work shift. Intermittent twisting of the upper torso may occur for periods of 3 to 4 hours total.Uses both hands and fingers to grip and grasp and to manipulate tools and components. These functions are intermittently performed for brief to moderate periods ranging from 5 to 7 minutes for daily totals between 5 to 7 hours. Frequently lifts, carries and walks with heavy materials (50 to 100 pounds), such as cement and sandbags and concrete pipe units for periods of 1 hour or more daily. Lifting may be performed in conjunction with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, gripping, and grasping.Lift to the height of 3 to 6 feet various materials, tools, component parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for up to 2 hours daily, for distances normally not exceeding 100 feet.Frequently pulls, and pushes objects, such as movement of materials to and from working sites and the installation and removal of different types of pipe forms. Such work involves frequent grasping with hands and strenuous use of back, stomach, and arm muscles.Intermittent laying on back/stomach on various work surfaces for moderate to extended periods (3 to 6 hours total).Intermittent to continuous reaching and bending of the elbows, knees/ankles for brief to moderate durations, however, typically for periods of 5 to 7 hours or more. Reaching and bending functions are generally performed in conjunction with the other motor movements.Stooping or bending may be performed while the employee is in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Intermittent stooping ranges from 7 to 10 minutes for a daily total of approximately 3 to 4 hours.Employee will perform intermittent neck motion/flexion ranging up to 10 minutes at each occurrence for about 4 to 5 hours per day. Continuous use of normal to corrected normal hearing and vision with good depth perception.Frequently uses knowledge and experience to make proper judgment decisions involving work processes and procedures.
DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, as a primary assignment to operate light and/or heavy equipment; to perform skilled construction and maintenance work; do other related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSEmployees of this class should have attained the degree of experience allowing them to function independently in a variety of contractor-type construction equipment operations with exceptional skill and efficiency. Equipment Operator may also be expected to assist in the training of less experienced personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Safely and efficiently operate all light and/or heavy equipment, such as excavator, 10 wheel dump trucks, bulldozers, transfer truck, grader, rubber tired backhoe, and low-boy trailer in the maintenance and construction of District irrigation system and domestic water works and facilities. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair or District facilities. Clean, service, and make minor repairs to equipment. Perform preventative maintenance to equipment used. Prepare reports and keep records as assigned. Supervise and train subordinate crews as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust provide two acceptable forms of identification as proof of citizenship.Possession of a Class “A” California Driver’s License, and a good motor vehicle driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years in duration. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile insurance rates. Pass a chemical and physical examination upon the offer of employment but prior to the time of hire.TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES Operates, in a sitting position, District vehicles and power driven equipment to transport materials and to travel between job sites and operate light and heavy equipment for periods of approximately 6 to 8 hours per day.Intermittently kneels, squats, crawls, climbs, and carries for brief to moderate durations of 20 to 40 minutes. Communicates orally with District staff in face-to-face and/or one-to-one settings.Uses a radio for communication on an as-needed basis.Work involves exposure to environmental elements such as extremely dusty conditions, a wide variety of temperatures, and various chemicals and materials used in the construction and repair of concrete structures.Visual and physical hazards and those common to remote construction sites, including poison oak, bees, snakes, rodents, solar and cement burns, and those hazards associated with cutting and burning.Regularly ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like using feet and arms. Frequently performs these activities while carrying tools, equipment, and materials used in the trade.Fieldwork may require limited to extensive walking on narrow, slippery, sloping, and irregular work surfaces. This intermittent walking may range from 100 feet to 300 yards.Intermittent standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, twisting, and lifting for periods of approximately 1 to 2 hours per day. Some repetitive pushing/pulling with the use of arms, hands, feet, and legs. Twisting of the wrists and elbows may be performed in conjunction with reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and gripping and grasping. Twisting of the knees and ankles will occur throughout the work shift. Intermittent twisting of the upper torso may occur for periods of 3 to 4 hours total.Uses both hands and fingers to grip and grasp and to manipulate tools and components. These functions are intermittently performed for brief to moderate periods ranging from 5 to 7 minutes for daily totals between 5 to 7 hours. Frequently lifts, carries and walks with heavy materials (50 to 100 pounds), such as cement and sandbags and concrete pipe units for periods of 1 hour or more daily. Lifting may be performed in conjunction with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, gripping, and grasping.Lift to the height of 3 to 6 feet various materials, tools, component parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for up to 2 hours daily, for distances normally not exceeding 100 feet.Frequently pulls, and pushes objects, such as movement of materials to and from working sites and the installation and removal of different types of pipe forms. Such work involves frequent grasping with hands and strenuous use of back, stomach, and arm muscles.Intermittent laying on back/stomach on various work surfaces for moderate to extended periods (3 to 6 hours total).Intermittent to continuous reaching and bending of the elbows, knees/ankles for brief to moderate durations, however, typically for periods of 5 to 7 hours or more. Reaching and bending functions are generally performed in conjunction with the other motor movements.Stooping or bending may be performed while the employee is in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Intermittent stooping ranges from 7 to 10 minutes for a daily total of approximately 3 to 4 hours.Employee will perform intermittent neck motion/flexion ranging up to 10 minutes at each occurrence for about 4 to 5 hours per day. Continuous use of normal to corrected normal hearing and vision with good depth perception.Frequently uses knowledge and experience to make proper judgment decisions involving work processes and procedures.
