Equipment Operator Streets

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

41d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Perform the duties of an Equipment Operator for the Streets Division in the Public Works Department. The salary range for this position is $22.77- $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $22.77 - $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will remain open until filled. Summer work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. four days per week. Winter work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. five days per week. Required to work on-call and overtime as needed. Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. Essential Functions: Prepares vehicle mileage reports. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle. Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment. Operates a variety of equipment such as pickup truck, tandem axel dump truck, tractor with drag box, asphalt roller, forklift, tandem axel water truck, wheel loader. May operate class A tractor with flatbed trailer or side dump trailer, mowing tractor, motor grader, pothole spray patcher, trackless with weed spraying attachment, street sweeper, crack-seal machine, tack trailer, roto mill, asphalt paver. Asphalt Crew Fills cracks in the asphalt during the colder months. Roto milling and asphalt patching during the warmer months. Alley Crew Responsible for the maintenance on all alleys. Maintenance includes leveling/ filling holes, dig out/rebuild, tree trimming. Preforms small concrete repairs on curb heads and medians. Hauls large logs for the Urban Forestry Division. Responsible for the maintenance of the liquid tank farm, brine machine, and the production of salt brine. Weeds/Pothole Crew: Responsible for right-of-way mowing and weed spraying. Responsible for filling all potholes. Maintains records of weed pesticides. Winter Operations (All Crews) Operates a tandem axel dump truck equipped with front snow plow side wing plow, and combination liquid/granular spreader. Operates liquid anti-icing/deicing tandem axel truck with front plow. Operates snow removal equipment on a twelve-hour shift, as designated by supervisor. Consolidation and removal of snow from the downtown area. Ice cutting for drainage issues. Pick-up and removal of snow piles/hazards. Clearing out right-of-way sidewalks Other Job Functions: Works with or on other Streets crews as assigned by supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: High School graduate or GED required. Experience: Previous experience in motor-grader operation, front-end loader operation, tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor/trailer hauling, mowing operations, spraying weeds with chemicals, snow removal operation, paving and patching, crack sealing, and roto-milling operations are highly desirable. Certifications: Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)with an Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements; class A commercial driver's license preferred. Must be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months if required. Traffic Control Technician and Flagging Certificates highly desired. Weeds/Pothole Crew: Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator license, or obtain within six (6) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possess knowledge of road construction, repairs, and general maintenance procedures. Possess skill in the operation of light to medium equipment needed to construct, repair, and maintain roads. Possess knowledge of snow and ice control techniques, materials, and be able to operate snowplows with anti-icing/de-icing equipment. Must work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Must be able to follow oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers, lead workers and supervisors. Basic knowledge of the City's geography preferred. Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Occasional strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions. Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury. Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements. Additional Working Demands / Conditions: This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.). Additional Screening Information: This position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drub and/or alcohol testing. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required.
Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)with an Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements; class A commercial driver's license preferred.
Must be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months if required.
Weeds/Pothole Crew: Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator license, or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Possess knowledge of road construction, repairs, and general maintenance procedures.
Possess skill in the operation of light to medium equipment needed to construct, repair, and maintain roads.
Possess knowledge of snow and ice control techniques, materials, and be able to operate snowplows with anti-icing/de-icing equipment.
Must work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Must be able to follow oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers, lead workers and supervisors.
Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in motor-grader operation, front-end loader operation, tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor/trailer hauling, mowing operations, spraying weeds with chemicals, snow removal operation, paving and patching, crack sealing, and roto-milling operations are highly desirable.
Traffic Control Technician and Flagging Certificates highly desired.
Basic knowledge of the City's geography preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares vehicle mileage reports.
Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle.
Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment.
Operates a variety of equipment such as pickup truck, tandem axel dump truck, tractor with drag box, asphalt roller, forklift, tandem axel water truck, wheel loader.
May operate class A tractor with flatbed trailer or side dump trailer, mowing tractor, motor grader, pothole spray patcher, trackless with weed spraying attachment, street sweeper, crack-seal machine, tack trailer, roto mill, asphalt paver.
Fills cracks in the asphalt during the colder months.
Roto milling and asphalt patching during the warmer months.
Responsible for the maintenance on all alleys.
Maintenance includes leveling/ filling holes, dig out/rebuild, tree trimming.
Preforms small concrete repairs on curb heads and medians.
Hauls large logs for the Urban Forestry Division.
Responsible for the maintenance of the liquid tank farm, brine machine, and the production of salt brine.
Responsible for right-of-way mowing and weed spraying.
Responsible for filling all potholes.
Maintains records of weed pesticides.
Operates a tandem axel dump truck equipped with front snow plow side wing plow, and combination liquid/granular spreader.
Operates liquid anti-icing/deicing tandem axel truck with front plow.
Operates snow removal equipment on a twelve-hour shift, as designated by supervisor.
Consolidation and removal of snow from the downtown area.
Ice cutting for drainage issues.
Pick-up and removal of snow piles/hazards.
Clearing out right-of-way sidewalks
Works with or on other Streets crews as assigned by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program