Equipment Operator - Traffic

City of Rochester•Rochester MN 55906, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator - Traffic Operations is an entry-level, skilled position that performs quality manual labor and operation of both light and heavy equipment to complete a wide range of maintenance activities on City infrastructure. This role primarily focuses on traffic operational activities, including the installation and repair of traffic control devices such as street signs and pavement markings, and the installation of parking meter posts. Typical job duties may include reconstructing and maintaining City streets, bridges, alleys, and paths (including bituminous and concrete work); maintaining sanitary sewers and storm sewers and flood control structures; performing snow and ice control during winter months; and performing safety operations. Basic types of equipment that Equipment Operators may operate include tandem and single axle snow plow trucks, street sweepers, wheel loaders, skid loaders, jackhammers, air compressors, spray patcher, crack sealer, walk-behind paint machines, pavement marking grinders, augers, forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, various hand tools and related equipment. More experienced operators may operate grader, paver, distributor, water tanker/flusher, excavator, dozer and paint striping trucks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years full-time equivalent employment experience operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment weighing over five tons
A Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tank er endorsements is required within 90 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Employees in this position are required to use respiratory equipment
Employees in this position are required to use hearing protection
The drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures of the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements, including Minnesota Statutes 181.950 through 181.957; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; and/or the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Pre-employment and/or periodic testing may be required.
Public Works employees currently in the position or individuals hired for this position must reside within an area which will allow them to report for work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified. Those who do not currently meet this requirement shall be allowed no more than twelve (12) months after the date that they were hired to fill the position to meet this requirement. Promotions to positions may be withheld from employees whose residence would prevent them from meeting the thirty (30) minutes response time.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years progressive experience in the highway construction field operating heavy equipment.
Three (3) years full-time experience constructing and repairing bituminous or concrete pavement.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain street sign and parking meters
Create street signs using design software and fabricate signs.
Determine correct location for the placement of traffic control devices; utilize Gopher State One Call for underground utility locates.
Repair, remove and replace street signs, parking meters and traffic control devices; refurbish/recycle devices as applicable.
Install street signs, parking meters and other traffic control devices using various mounting supports and installation procedures.
Maintain necessary records of the installation, removal and repair of traffic control devices.
Assist the Traffic Operations Technician with field layouts for pavement markings.
Install long-lines and symbols pavement markings (crosswalks, bike lane markings, turn arrows, parking lines, etc.)
Operate pavement marking grinder to remove pavement markings as needed.
Repair and maintain bituminous streets including milling, paving, hand patching, seal coating, crack filling, adjusting surface utilities (manholes) etc.
Repair and maintain concrete streets, curbs, and sidewalks including joint re-sealing, spot repair, panel replacement, etc.
Clean and repair sanitary and storm infrastructure; i.e. reconstructing pipes, reconstructing and cleaning manholes, catch basins, storm water structures
Operate street sweepers, directional brooms and flusher trucks for routine sweeping and fall leaf sweeping.
Repair and maintain structures in the right of way including street signs, mailboxes, guard rails, etc.
Perform preventative maintenance and/or minor repair to City equipment; i.e. cleaning, greasing, etc.
Operate equipment to plow streets and sidewalks including application of snow/ice melt chemicals.
Remove snow in the Central Business District as needed (this is generally completed during overnight hours to cause the least disruption to the public)
Be available for call-in during off hours, weekends and holidays, in the case of inclement weather events.
Remove sediment, debris, trees, etc from storm drainage facilities.
Install rip rap, seed blankets, and other erosion control measures.
Install, repair, and maintain storm sewer pipes.
Install, repair, and maintain chain link fence, guard rails, grates, etc. around drainage structures.
Mow, cut down and spray weeds and/or small trees around storm water facilities and/or right of way.
Flush and clean bridge decks, sidewalks, medians, expansion joints, etc.
Perform concrete repairs.
Install, repair and maintain railings, fences, guardrails, etc.
Remove obstructions from waterways, clear intake grates, clear outlet pipes, etc.
Set up and remove temporary traffic control according to regulatory standards.
Inspect and maintain assigned equipment in accordance with proper safety requirements including DOT pre/post trip inspections.
Perform flagging and traffic control operations.
Log and report all unsafe conditions, maintenance needs, etc. to supervisor
Collaborate with supervisor on infrastructure and traffic maintenance needs.
Wash and clean equipment and facility buildings.
Perform other related duties as assigned