Equipment Operator I -Streets (A6)

Duties

• Machinery Operation: Operates trucks and construction or power equipment such as mechanized broom sweepers, side arm mowers, backhoes, man-lifts, dump trucks, road graders, front-end loaders, jet vacuum trucks, jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain a variety of street, utility, and other systems for assigned areas of work.

• Logistics Support: Transports and unloads various equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Preventative Service: Operates, washes, services, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.

• Defect Reporting: Reports the need for equipment maintenance or repair directly to assigned supervisors.

• Operational Monitoring: Monitors daily operations to ensure health and safety requirements are actively met.

• Regulatory Alignment: Strict adherence to appropriate departmental, National, and City safety standards.

• Skills Development: Participates in safety-related training, including confined space, trench working conditions, and the safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Seasonal Operations: Actively participates in required seasonal public works activities, including winter snow removal operations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Frameworks: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of equipment operation requirements, alongside applicable National codes and City ordinances for assigned areas of work.

• Logistical Transport: Knowledge of transportation procedures pertaining to the safe operation and transport of heavy public works equipment.

• Safety Protocols: Knowledge of the handling of hazardous materials and other critical safety standards.

• Digital Tools: Knowledge of applicable computer technology and software programs used in daily assignments.

• Code Compliance: Skill in the use of assigned equipment for areas of work to ensure strict compliance with applicable rules, regulations, standards, and codes.

• Tool Handling: Ability to perform basic operation of machines and tools and their standard usage within maintenance functions.

• Legal Interpretation: Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing municipal equipment operator requirements.

• Professional Relations: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, colleagues, developers, contractors, and the general public.

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in the operation of light power and medium duty motor equipment for an assigned area of work.

• Licensure: Possession of a valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with mandatory endorsements.

Special Qualifications

• CDL Mandate: Maintenance of a CDL may be required immediately upon appointment for specific assigned operational areas (such as dump trucks, street sweepers, and comparable large equipment).