Construction Equipment Operator I - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Street and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The skills, knowledge, and abilities required for full performance must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Incumbents must possess all necessary licenses and certifications prior to operating the assigned equipment and must successfully complete departmental training programs designed to enhance basic equipment operation, maintenance, and safety skills. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating various pieces of light and heavy construction or maintenance equipment and responsibility for following all safety and maintenance procedures relating to the proper operation and condition of the assigned equipment. A Construction Equipment Operator I may be expected to complete specific tasks using the following pieces of equipment: front-end loaders, graders, dozers, slurry seal machines, tractors, backhoes, tandem trucks, tractor-trailer rigs, vectors, and slope mowers. Specialized attachments such as snowplows, trailers, winches, etc., may be used to complete specific job assignments. At the discretion of the department or division, the incumbent may operate equipment such as snow brooms, snow-blowers, power brooms, and crawlers infrequently or in emergencies. The incumbent may work independently in delivering materials and equipment or in conjunction with other workers and equipment while on construction or maintenance projects. In the absence of a supervisor the incumbent may be expected to assume lead-worker responsibility for other employees, equipment, and effective completion of projects. Due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions, this classification may be expected to perform crew or maintenance-type tasks. Work instructions are received verbally and in writing, with work reviewed by a supervisor through inspection and written reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the assigned equipment types and functions (Dependent on Department).
• Knowledge of and ability to operate gauges, controls, pedals, levers, and switches found on the equipment used.
• Knowledge of various construction materials and types of soils and surfaces.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating various equipment attachments.
• Skill in driving/operating the assigned equipment safely.
• Ability to safely operate the equipment used on the job.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Dependent on Department: Airports-Class B; Parks and Recreation and Utilities-Class A; Public Works-Class A without Automatic Transmission or Tractor Trailer Restriction).
• Knowledge of and skill in driving tandems safely.
• Skill in driving and operating tandems with different attachments.
• Knowledge of hazards and dangers related to driving/operating tractor trailers.
• Knowledge of and skill in driving tractor trailers safely.
• Knowledge of and skill in loading, unloading, and securing equipment safely on trailers.
• Skill in hauling equipment safely on trailers.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating tractor trailers with attachments.
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of winch trucks with various attachments.
• Knowledge of and ability to select proper hook-up procedures.
• Skill in safely setting up and operating winches and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Driving and/or operating various pieces of light and heavy construction or maintenance equipment
• Following all safety and maintenance procedures relating to the proper operation and condition of the assigned equipment
• Completing specific tasks using equipment such as front-end loaders, graders, dozers, slurry seal machines, tractors, backhoes, tandem trucks, tractor-trailer rigs, vectors, and slope mowers
• Operating specialized attachments such as snowplows, trailers, winches, etc.
• Delivering materials and equipment independently or in conjunction with other workers
• Assuming lead-worker responsibility for other employees, equipment, and effective completion of projects in the absence of a supervisor
• Performing crew or maintenance-type tasks due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed