Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Sanitation and Streets Maintenance

          Salary Range  $40,656-$50,820

           Starting Salary $40,656 plus benefits 

We are now accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator in the Sanitation and Street Maintenance departments.  Position requires two years of light to heavy equipment operation and maintenance plus the ability to obtain a CDL license with air brake within six months.  Applications must be submitted to Human Resource Department by 5 PM, November, 29.  Please apply online at the City website: www.grandforksgov.com. EEO Employer.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment for Public Works operations; To perform a variety of routine maintenance and grounds work. This position could be assigned to either Sanitation and/or the Street Division of Public Works.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

When assigned to Sanitation:

1.   Pick-up and haul garbage and refuse materials manually or with automated equipment; operate hydraulic refuse truck compactor and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.

2. Perform a variety of work utilizing light, medium, and heavy duty equipment as assigned.

3. Perform and record pre-trip inspections for equipment assigned.

4. Perform duties as part of a team assigned to seasonal operations, special projects as assigned.

5. Perform general clean-up at various field and facility locations.

6. Perform duties to assist with container and other inventory maintenance, assembly, and repair activities as assigned.

7. Assist in seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.

8. Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work.

When assigned to Streets:

1. Perform snow removal activities; operate single and tandem axle trucks to haul snow; operate front-end loader in various locations as assigned.

2. Perform seasonal operations utilizing light to medium duty equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, weed eaters, and various utility equipment.

3. Perform minor street repair and maintenance activities including gravel, blacktop, or concrete materials, operating street sweepers, packers, tar kettles, and compressors.

4. Perform sweeping or snow removal activities on municipal sidewalks, underpasses, and other assigned areas.

5. Assemble, install, and remove event and traffic control related items as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

1.  Perform a variety of manual labor as required.

2.  Perform customer service related duties as assigned.

3.  Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Knowledge: Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Pertinent Federal, State and local traffic laws; Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation ; Interpret and explain City policies and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service.

Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities: Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner; Interpret, explain and enforce division policies and procedures; Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties; Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather; Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six month probationary period not to exceed one year, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental and Physical Conditions:

Field/shop and/or landfill environment; travel from site to site; work around heavy equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste and  infectious materials, inclement weather conditions; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy to moderate lifting, walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles for long periods of time; general manual dexterity.