Equipment Operator III (Water Distribution) (A08)

City of Annapolis•Annapolis, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III (Water Distribution) is responsible for operating heavy motor equipment including refuse trucks, street sweepers, dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, and earth movers as needed. Additionally, the incumbent performs any related tasks as required by the department.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Four (4) years of related experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and construction equipment.
Knowledge of traffic and safety rules alongside accident prevention practices.
Skill in the operation of heavy motorized equipment under all types of weather conditions.
Skill in utilizing sound judgment, tact, and courtesy during daily interactions.
Ability to fully understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, particularly utility 1''=40' scale maps and operating manuals.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to heavy equipment.
Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment (such as power tools), medium equipment and machinery (such as vehicles or commercial mowers), and heavy or complex machinery and construction equipment.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, and computers for data entry, word processing, and recordkeeping purposes.
Possession of a valid Maryland Class "B" Commercial State Driver's License.
Must be a Certified Forklift Operator and must possess a valid Flagger Card.
Must be available to perform emergency overtime work as required.
Consent to chemical substance screening consistent with mandated Federal, State, and City guidelines and programs, to include random tests for drug or alcohol use.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Operates a bulldozer, compactor, and earth mover at the landfill site.
Operates a motor grader for the fine grading, ditching, and general maintenance of streets and roads.
Operates a backhoe, front-end loader, leaf truck, snow plow, asphalt paving machine, mechanical street sweeper, street flusher, or other comparable heavy equipment.
Operates a refuse truck while directing assigned helpers.
Operates a vactor truck, jet, or continuous sewer rodder while directing and training helpers.
Performs daily and weekly lubrication and minor maintenance tasks on assigned equipment.
Provides direct support to meter readers during operations.
Repairs potholes and clears blockages from storm drains.
Oversees outside contractors and coordinates internal crew assignments.
Provides instruction and formal training to personnel on how to operate a forklift.
Serves as an acting Supervisor when required.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.