Maintenance Equipment Operator

Under the direction of the Assistant Street Superintendent. Fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union. Fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments Performs on-site inspections (e.g., sidewalk form work & final, driveway approach form work & final) on commercial & residential properties to ensure compliance with approved plans & all applicable codes & ordinances Receive & investigate complaints from homeowners, contractors & city officials during & after construction Answer inquiries regarding city standard drawings, construction methods, practices & procedures for sidewalks, approaches & wheelchair ramps Operate motor vehicle to travel to inspection sites Utilize field equipment (e.g, tape measure, smart level, digital camera) Prepares & maintains various work related documents (e.g., maintains daily inspection log, prepares correspondence, enters inspection results into database) Maintains sidewalk & driveway approach replacement project manuals & related correspondence Forward any changes to work needing completed by homeowners to city engineer for change to project sheets Works closely with building department staff to verify that permits have been issued for all projects Mows right-of-ways, cemeteries, and vacant lots using riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters Participates in the snow removal operations using front-end loader and single axle dump truck Works overtime as required to continue essential City services Performs a wide variety of work as required by the city administration (e.g., cuts and/or trims trees, decorates municipal complex for Christmas, puts up/removes flags for holidays) Picks up dead animals Picks up and/or sweeps up trash/debris Lays gravel in berms along unpaved streets Fills pot holes with cold patch Washes vehicles/equipment Troubleshoot & makes minor repairs to traffic light system Remains informed of current developments & procedures Attends staff meetings Maintains required licenses and/or certificates Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED or equivalent Two (2) to three (3) years previous experience and training in use of power and/or hand tools Licensure or Certification Requirements Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's license, with air brakes and tanker endorsements or must obtain within one (1) year of employment and maintain it

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

General construction, maintenance, and repair of streets Snow and ice removal Basic computer operation Basic electricity Basic operation of mowing equipment Skill in: Using various hand tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer, ratchet, pliers) Power tools (e.g., air compressor, electric drill) Use of mowing equipment Operation of motor vehicles Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor Carry out simple instructions (in written, oral, or picture form) Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers Read, copy, and record figures accurately Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action Cooperate with co-workers on group projects

Working Conditions:

Heavy:

lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50pounds frequently Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed Works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas Is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db. (e.g., salt trucks, post pounder, jack hammer, back-up generator, power tools, heavy equipment) Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions Is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines Is exposed to possible injury from explosions Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons Has exposure to potentially vicious animals Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions Has exposure to heavy traffic flow Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions Has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces This position is represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) Union.