Equipment Operator

Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to include a boom crane mounted on a truck chassis to lift and move materials and objects and a boom mounted tractor mower. Duties include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Performs the following duties under general direction. Those functions actually required to perform this position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment and/or machines: Dozer, front-end loader, motor grader and maintainer, bucket truck, dragline, backhoe, scraper, pavers. Fastens attachments, such as movers and graders to tractor with hitch pins.
• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of equipment.
• Steers equipment by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.
• Lubricates and repairs equipment and attachments, performs routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.
• Drives equipment to work site and directs activities of Laborer in placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Starts equipment engines.

Moves levers and pedals to operate booms and other accessories on equipment, to raise and lower, and to move through other actions This position is part of the City's Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal weekly salary shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City's Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to appear to perform emergency management assignment and to work assigned shifts as scheduled by the City's Emergency Management Director or individuals designated by the City Manager to assign such functions will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 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 Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or five (5) years' experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.
• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations o Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Experience operating equipment listed in the job description.
• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.