Construction Equipment Operator II - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Streets and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. 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 skill in operating at least one or more pieces of very heavy construction equipment specific to a particular work site and have the ability to learn to operate other equipment. The employee must possess all necessary licenses and certifications prior to operating the assigned equipment. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating various pieces of light, heavy and/or very heavy construction or maintenance equipment used in activities, such as, construction excavation, asphalt stripping etc., and assuming responsibility for following all safety and maintenance procedures relating to the proper operation and condition of the assigned equipment. The primary equipment used may include: earth movers, large motor graders, large bulldozers, large asphalt rollers and pavers, large cranes, Gradalls; Hoptos; scrapers; cranes; tandem trucks; and tractor-trailer rigs. A Construction Equipment Operator II may also be expected to complete specific tasks including, but not limited to: operating front-end loaders for cutting slope; operating backhoes when digging around underground gas/electrical lines or large water mains; and interpreting construction plans or drawing and performing operations necessary to comply with plan or drawing specifications. Specialized attachments such as snowplows, trailers, winches, etc. may be used to complete less routine job assignments. 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 worker may be expected to assume lead-worker responsibility for other employees and 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 or upon completion for compliance with blueprints and overall quality.

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 procedures used and skill in cutting or digging to grade.
• Knowledge of various construction materials and types of soils and surfaces.
• Skill in reading blueprints and grade stakes and using instruments to check grade.
• Skill in operating/driving the assigned equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment used on the job.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to learn.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Public Works Department: No automatic transmission or tractor trailer restriction).

Responsibilities

• Driving and/or operating various pieces of light, heavy and/or very heavy construction or maintenance equipment used in activities, such as, construction excavation, asphalt stripping etc.
• Assuming responsibility for following all safety and maintenance procedures relating to the proper operation and condition of the assigned equipment.
• Operating front-end loaders for cutting slope
• Operating backhoes when digging around underground gas/electrical lines or large water mains
• Interpreting construction plans or drawing and performing operations necessary to comply with plan or drawing specifications.
• Assuming lead-worker responsibility for other employees and equipment and effective completion of projects.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed