EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

City of Amarillo

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Street Supervisor, this position operates heavy construction equipment in skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and construction of paved and unpaved streets, alleys, or other City facilities. Generally, supervises a small crew or may oversee certain maintenance or construction work at various times. May be required on occasion to perform manual unskilled work.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to eighth (10th) grade
At least five (5) years experience in the operation of medium and heavy construction equipment, three (3) of which are on a motor-grader.
Possess a valid Texas Class "A" CDL Driver’s License, with Tanker "N" endorsement.
Knowledge of street construction methods and materials.
Knowledgeable of work hazards and precautions to take.
Basic knowledge of hand tools, both power and manual.
Must have working knowledge of heavy equipment such as motorgrader and be familiar with medium-sized trucks (10 cu.yd.) and front-end loaders up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity.
Knowledge of basic survey and gradation procedures.
Ability to read cut sheets and work grade.
Knowledgeable in street construction methods and materials
Understands hazards involved in construction work and appropriate precautions
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and citizens
Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to balance, climb, crawl, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, reach, pull, push, and write.
Ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

High school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a six-wheel motorgrader in a wide variety of work.
Cuts, fills and blades dirt roadways, alleys, or other facilities.
Excavates alleys and streets to pre-determined grade.
Performs specific dirt removal work and other assigned tasks.
Excavates asphalt for maintenance and replacement.
Operates 2 ½ ton to 10 cu.yd. (46,000 GVW) dump trucks or front-end loader as required.
Blades snow from streets.
Replaces cutting edges on equipment.
Checks oil, lubricant, hydraulic and water levels of equipment.
Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs to equipment, making periodic checks on all vital working areas.
Serves as leadman over construction or maintenance projects.
Properly safeguards and barricades each work site to protect fellow employees and general public.
Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if needed.
Completes daily job reports.
This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call out, and mandatory to carry pager or cellular phone on a rotational shift arrangement.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.