Equipment Operator I, II or III

Payson City•Payson, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Streets/Storm Drain/Solid Waste/Landfill Superintendent, operates heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance and emergency operation of the roads within Payson City limits. This position has multiple levels (I, II, III) with increasing responsibilities and requirements.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license.
Must obtain a valid Utah Driver's license within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Equipment Operator I: High School diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years' experience as an equipment operator performing the same or similar duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equipment Operator I: Possess and maintain throughout employment a Class A, Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire date.
Equipment Operator I: ATSSA Flagger Certification
Equipment Operator I: First Aid/CPR Training
Equipment Operator I: Confined Space Training
Equipment Operator I: Trench Shoring Training
Equipment Operator I: Snow Plow Training (Required within 12 months of hire date)
Equipment Operator I: Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe or loader by an accredited training organization (i.e. Utah LTAP within six month of hire date, remains on probation until acquired).
Equipment Operator II: High School diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years' experience as an equipment operator performing the same or similar duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equipment Operator II: One year as Operator I or equivalent experience.
Equipment Operator II: Possess and maintain throughout employment a Class A, Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
Equipment Operator II: ATSSA Flagger Certification
Equipment Operator II: First-Aid/CPR Training
Equipment Operator II: Confined Space Training
Equipment Operator II: Trench Shore Training
Equipment Operator II: Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least two (2) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer and/or excavator
Equipment Operator II: Possess at least two (2) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification or Utah LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.
Equipment Operator III: High School diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years' experience as an equipment operator performing the same or similar duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equipment Operator III: Three years as Operator II or equivalent experience.
Equipment Operator III: Possess and maintain throughout employment a Class A, Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
Equipment Operator III: ATSSA Flagger Certification
Equipment Operator III: First-Aid/CPR Training
Equipment Operator III: Confined Space Training
Equipment Operator III: Trench Shore Training
Equipment Operator III: Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least three (3) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer and/or excavator
Equipment Operator III: Possess at least three (3) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification or Utah LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.

Nice To Haves

All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Equipment Operator I (for Operator II) or demotion to Equipment Operator I or II (for Operator III).

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and emergency operations of roads.
Serves on-call as needed.
Responds to emergency on-call situations within 30 minutes.