Class Title: Equipment Operator II

Department: Public Works

Supervisor: Director of Public Works and/or Assistant to Director of Public Works

Supervises: Supervises Personnel Assigned to Equipment

Class Characteristics:

Under general supervision, operates equipment within the department; performs general construction and maintenance duties; performs related work as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

  • Operates light, medium or heavy equipment (backhoe, front-end loader, heavy trucks, tractors, street sweeper, dozer, bush hog, garbage truck, jack hammer).
  • Supervises employees assigned to vehicle.
  • Assists in loading and unloading trash and refuse, installing, maintaining, and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, culverts, parking lots, drainage ditches, storm sewers, manholes, etc.
  • Cuts trees and tree limbs.
  • Performs plumbing and carpentry work.
  • Assists other employees at job site, performing all required duties.
  • Makes minor repairs on equipment; ensures proper maintenance (including preventive maintenance) is performed on vehicle and equipment as scheduled.
  • Maintains clean and sanitary vehicle and/or equipment.
  • May assist Mechanic in performing minor or major maintenance and/or servicing of vehicles and equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Non-essential:

None.

Desirable Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by two years related work experience.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

  • Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and servicing requirements of departmental vehicles and equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the geography of the city.
  • Thorough knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the operation of vehicles and equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of required departmental duties and responsibilities.

Skills: Skill in the operation of vehicles and/or equipment.

Abilities:

  • Ability to supervise subordinates assigned to vehicle or equipment while assisting with assigned duties.
  • Ability to recognize operating deficiencies and make minor operating adjustments independently.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city employees and the general public.
  • Ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
  • Possess mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and good physical condition.

Additional Information:

Instructions:

Somewhat general; many aspects of work covered specifically but must use own judgment most of the time.

Processes:

Must occasionally consider different courses of action, or deviate from standard operating procedures, to get the job done.

Review of Work:

Work is generally spot-checked.

Analytical Requirements:

Problems require analysis based on precedent.

Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used:

Heavy equipment (backhoe, front-end loader, heavy trucks, tractors, street sweeper, dozer, bush hog, garbage truck, jack hammer, mowers, salt spreader, bucket truck).

Physical Requirements of the Job:

  • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; however, most work is completed outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
  • Must lift heavy objects (more than 25 pounds).
  • Must operate vehicle and equipment as a job requirement.
  • Exposed to machinery and its moving parts.
  • Exposed to high places, confined spaces.
  • Must use ladders and stairs.
  • Exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxic substances.

Contacts:

Public and internal contacts are requirements of the job.

Confidential Information:

Little or no use of confidential information.

Mental Effort:

Moderate/heavy.

Interruptions:

Few.

Special Licensing Requirements:

Must possess and maintain valid commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Availability:

Must be able to respond to calls at all hours.

Certification Requirements:

Membership in American Public Works Association and attendance at training programs and seminars preferred, but not required.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirement:

Must participate in drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and continued employment.

Overtime Provision:

Non-exempt