Equipment Operator I, II, or III

City of Kodiak•Kodiak, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Equipment Operator I, II, or III in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, this position leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work in the completion of Public Works activities and operations including in the areas of streets, sewers, public buildings, and related facilities; operates and maintains maintenance and construction tools and heavy equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. The City of Kodiak owns and operates public facilities such as the roads, sewers, storm drains, recreation facilities, harbors, ports and buildings. The Equipment Operator is responsible for providing repair and maintenance services for these public facilities in a safe, efficient manner and is frequently required to make independent, sound judgments in projects affecting the public health and safety. The Equipment Operator must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Requirements

Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and five to seven years of progressively responsible maintenance, utility or trades experience, including three years of operating broad range of heavy equipment at journey level; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Must have a valid Alaska commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
Equipment Operator I: No certifications required.
Equipment Operator II: State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 1 Operator certification in at least one of the following: Water Distribution (WD) or Wastewater Collection (WWC).
Equipment Operator III: State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 2 Operator certifications in: Water Distribution (WD) and Wastewater Collection (WWC).
Knowledge of: Advanced methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned; Operational characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned; Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, and related systems; Practices and procedures of traffic control; Occupational hazards and standard safety requirements and practices; Principles of lead supervision and training; Principles and practices of record keeping; Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Skill in: Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment; Inspecting facilities, equipment and other structures; Monitoring and maintaining inventory; Prioritizing and assigning work; Applying applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; Using a computer and applicable software applications as necessary; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Ability to: Ensure safety around work areas in high traffic; Ensure adherence to safety requirement and safe work practices and procedures; Independently perform the most difficult general construction, maintenance, and repair work related to the area of work assigned; Lead, organize, and review the work of assigned staff; Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures; Perform a variety of tasks and heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in adverse weather conditions; Use and operate vehicles and equipment, hand tools, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner; Work independently in the absence of supervision; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Preparing and maintaining records, logs, and related documentation; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.

Responsibilities

Performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair on City streets and rights-of-ways, wastewater collection and storm water conveyance systems, landscapes, harbor facilities, and buildings.
Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work on various City facilities, structures, and systems including in the areas of streets, storm water facilities, public buildings, and other public facilities; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit including the more complex maintenance assignments as well as administrative support duties.
Leads and participates in performing various duties involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s storm water system. This includes excavation, backfill and trench protection for facility installation, maintenance and repair.
Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including construction, maintenance, and repair methods, procedures, and techniques.
Leads and participates in performing various duties involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of streets; fills pot holes and repairs road edges with patch material and/or hot mix asphalt; fabricates, installs and maintains signage, removes and replaces asphalt in areas damaged for system repair and areas of asphalt that are failing; removes roadway hazards.
Perform various duties involved in the replacement and maintenance of the City parking lots and streets striping.
Leads and participates in maintaining, trimming, pruning, and removing trees, brush, and weeds along City rights-of-ways, removes broken branches and fallen trees from streets, sidewalks, and drainage ditches; prunes and cuts limbs and foliage hanging over roads and sidewalks.
Conducts traffic control when working in traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
Conducts special projects/assignments; responds to emergency spill and cleanup calls and related events by evaluating hazards and determining corrective actions.
Operates and provides training in the operation of and supervises the use, care, and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to: excavators, forklifts, dump truck, street sweeper, snow plow, sewer jet truck, pavement roller, front loader, hydraulic lift booms and cranes, off-highway trucks, rollers, bulldozer, motor grader, backhoe and a variety of hand and power tools.
Utilize various heavy equipment to complete excavation projects including, road repair, pipe installation, and road grading.
Transports equipment and material to work sites; loads and unloads equipment and materials.
Removes ice and plows snow from City streets; spreads sand and road de-icer.
Investigates and responds in a courteous manner to public questions and concerns regarding maintenance activities from the public, vendors, and related parties in an efficient and timely manner.
Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
Leads and participates in performing various duties involved in the repair and maintenance of the City’s buildings and facilities.
Maintains cleanliness of assigned work areas and facilities; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and maintains a healthy and safe working environment.
Serves as acting Maintenance Manager as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.