Senior Equipment Operator

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The Senior Equipment Operator is a fully functioning journey level

position performing equipment operation and maintenance duties,

operating all equipment in an assigned Department. This position is

differentiated from the Equipment Operator by the type of equipment

operated, training and experience on the equipment, and supervision

required on the job site. This job may also provide direction to crews

on site.

The job requires knowledge of the operation of power tools and all

equipment in the Department inventory.

In the Water Department, the job requires knowledge of the methods of

trench excavation, site grading, water distribution repair and

installation of water mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters and

storm/Sewer Related infrastructure. The job requires a Class I Drinking

Water Distribution Operator Certification\*.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative

working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City

employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment is a public street environment that may include

exposure to adverse weather conditions, trench excavation, traffic

hazards, moving vehicles and heavy equipment at the job site, and

hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The noise level

is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud

equipment.

The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations.

Employees designated as immediate response personnel must live thirty

• minutes or less from their usual daily work site.
  
  

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Operates all equipment in the Department inventory including, but
  
  

not limited to, graders, paving and milling equipment, bulldozers,

large excavators, backhoes, loader, dump truck, sweeper, camera van,

equipment transport vehicles, water trucks, compactors, boring

equipment, snow plows, and related street maintenance equipment.

• Assists in training other employees on operating equipment.
• Assesses job site for marked and unmarked utilities. Monitors job
  
  

site for compliance with safety procedures and protocols.

• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs
  
  

flagging and traffic control duties at work sites.

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City
  
  

policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description
  
  

restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Equipment operators are responsible for recognizing and excavating a
  
  

safe trench excavation around various underground utilities. Assists

plumbers with installation and repair of water lines, service lines,

hydrants, and valves. Backfills, compacts and patches utility cuts

in pavement. May be assigned to assist with pulling pumps and

cleaning water storage tanks. May provide direction to other

employees at a job site. Fills-in vacant position on night and

weekend shifts.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Class A CDL with tanker and trailer or other specified
  
  

endorsements\*;

• Flagging certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Three (3) years of heavy equipment experience is preferred.
• Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification is
  
  

required\*

\*Hiring Note: The Senior Equipment Operator position requires a Class A

CDL with endorsements within six (6) months of hire, and a Class I

Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification within eighteen (18)

months of hire. Failure to acquire this certification by the established

date wi l violate the terms of the position and will result in layoff

from the position.

• CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**\
  
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to

satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be

successful in the position.

*Knowledge of:*

• Methods and techniques of safely operating power tools and all
  
  

equipment in the Department inventory, including but not limited to,

graders, paving and milling equipment, bulldozers, large excavators,

backhoes, loaders, dump trucks with trailer, sweeper, equipment

transport vehicles, camera van, snowplows, sanders, jet trucks, and

related equipment, as assigned

• Methods, techniques, and objectives of snow and ice pretreatment and
  
  

removal

• Methods, techniques, and objectives of flagging and traffic control
• Equipment maintenance methods and techniques
• Federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices
  
  

relating to excavation and shoring procedures, use of light, medium,

and heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools

• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software
  
  

applications.

• Methods, techniques and objectives of water line installation,
  
  

maintenance and repair

*Sk*