Equipment Operator 4

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Operates heavy equipment for the City of St. Joseph and assists in the performance of duties under the direction of their assigned supervisor. This role has no budgetary or supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Skills in operation of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to carry out work assignments.
Must have a valid Class A CDL with tanker, air, trailer. Additional endorsements may be required to meet departmental needs.
3-5 years of prior experience in related field required.
High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain GED within 120 days of employment.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Operates one or more of the following: roll off dumpster truck, dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, front end loader, telehandler, forklift, tanker truck, tractor and skid loader.
Trains (as assigned) in the operation of equipment such as skid loader, dump truck, tanker truck.
Hauls loads of grit, sludge cake, pellets, and trash to landfill.
Hauls water and sludge from Rosecrans treatment plant to the main wastewater treatment plant.
Empties grit, trash dumpsters, and F.O.G. dumpster.
Operates snowplow in snow removal at plant and pump and lift stations.
Assists (as required) mechanics with maintenance when assigned equipment is inoperable.
Cleans and performs general maintenance on assigned equipment.
Performs street sweeping at wastewater plant and pump stations as required for MS4 stormwater permit.
Hauls rock and gravel and grades roads as needed for pump and lift stations.
Assists with mowing duties at wastewater plant and pump stations.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Conducts themselves in a professional manner and exhibits professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.