PW EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II-SANITATION Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

SUMMARY:

Operates some heavy equipment such as: knuckle-boom truck, backhoe, sweeper, end loader and dump trucks at a skilled level. Utilizes skills to assist in the debris removal for the City Of Tupelo.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:

• Operate the knuckle-boom truck at a skilled level to remove citizen generated or storm related debris.
• Operate a backhoe or end loader to remove debris
• Operate machinery (listed above) at a skilled level to load debris trucks safely for transport and disposal.
• Must use extreme caution while working in the vicinity of overhead utility lines and overhanging tree branches
• Loads and transports pipe and other equipment in the bed of the knuckle-boom truck
• Operate a chain saw safely in a variety of situations such as storms and storm related weather
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions to follow the daily routing plan
• Other duties may be assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Supervises up to one (1) worker.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, or

GED. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to the general public/citizens.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply basic logic or reason in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance and construction. 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION

Valid commercial driver’s license (Class B) from the State of Mississippi. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, control and operate power tools and equipment.
• Employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, crouch, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and reach with hands.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and color vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment; occasionally exposed to electrical shock; regularly exposed to moderate to very loud noises.
• The employee frequently works outside in extreme weather conditions from rain and cold to extreme heat; is exposed to humid/wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles and vibration and occasionally toxic chemicals.

 

DISCLAIMER

;Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others; the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skill required of all personnel so classified. The job descript on is not an employment agreement and/or expressed or implied employment contract.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. To comply with the Americans Disability Act (ADA), the City may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential job functions.