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City of Toledo
Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$64,462 / year median in Oregon
+13% projected growth
Job Description
To be considered, applicants must submit a completed Employment Application, Resume and Cover Letter directly to the City as outlined in the full posting on our website.
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//or-toledo.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx Job Overview The Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled manual tasks in general construction and maintenance of city streets, water distribution and sewage collection systems. In carrying out these duties, this position operates and maintains a range of construction machinery, including an excavator, backhoe, skid-steer, vac-truck, street sweeper, boom mower and roller, as well a variety of power and hand tools. This full-time position is paid on a salary basis with overtime eligibility.Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Veteran's Preference:
Qualified veterans may receive preference in the hiring process in accordance with Oregon law. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please indicate this on your application and provide the required documentation.Reasonable Accommodation:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact Human Resources in advance.E-Verify Participation:
We participate in E-Verify, a federal program that verifies employment eligibility for all new hires. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ Job Description Supervision Received and Exercised- This position works under the immediate supervision of the Public Works Supervisor.
- Supervisory functions are not a normal expectation of this position. The incumbent may provide general guidance to temporary laborers as necessary and assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- The position requires two years of hands-on, verifiable experience in operating and maintaining relevant construction machinery and equipment, with a proven safety record
- One year in public works or related work experience highly desirable
Required:
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Oregon State Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain within a timeframe established by the City, an Oregon Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brake and tank endorsements.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain in a timely manner upon appointment, an Oregon flagger's certification card
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain within a timeframe established by the City, a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certification and/or a
Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification Preferred:
- Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement.
Knowledge of:
- Basic operation of streets, drainage, water and sewer systems, and general public works operations
- Equipment used in construction; operation and maintenance of those systems or items
Skills & Abilities:
- Working as a team member and working as directed
- Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public Working independently and as part of a team in a safety-focused environment Essential Functions Perform small scale construction projects involving street construction and water and sewer pipeline installation.
- Conducts street maintenance activities including patching, pothole repairs, resurfacing, drainage maintenance, brush control, grading of unpaved streets and sign maintenance.
- Performs distribution and collection systems maintenance, including tracing and repairing leaks, pipe repair and replacement, maintenance hole repair, service connection installation and repair, and sewer cleaning. Completes occasional repairs to other city facilities, equipment, systems and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Check City water system to ensure no contamination has occurred.
- Verify backflow devices that are not City-owned have been tested and approved.
- Generate and provide annual report to the State of Oregon.
- Build specific items for maintenance projects such as custom cabinets.
- Erect exterior structures as requested.
- Remodel and rehabilitate City buildings on a project basis.
- Conduct utility locates for contractors and homeowners at their request.
- Conduct utility locates for the City's public works personnel to facilitate project work.
- On occasion, provide utility location services to engineering firms preparing public works projects.