Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities Division

Rochester, City of•Rochester Public Works, NH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Skilled work of a difficult and responsible nature in operating automotive and heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment; performs all other related work as required. Work of this class also includes the responsibility to act as a lead directing unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Works to anticipate, meet and exceed customer service expectations in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of the mechanics and operation of equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid CDL-A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement – O Restriction.
Considerable knowledge of functions, operating techniques and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of street surfacing materials, including asphalt and aggregates, and street paving processes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to detect needed repairs and make necessary operation adjustments.
Good mechanical ability.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in the operation of all types of heavy equipment.
Moderate to heavy physical effort required in performing work.
Occasionally required to move (push, pull, lift or carry) objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift heavy objects and to occasionally perform some strenuous work under varying weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods of time.
Ability to talk, listen and hear.
The position has normal vision requirements including the ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.

Responsibilities

Operates motorized equipment and vehicles.
Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks, with work checked during progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance.
Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment (backhoes, loaders, grader and excavator) on a regular basis.
Drives trucks in all kinds of public works construction, maintenance and repair operations.
Loads, unloads and transport material, tools, supplies, equipment and workmen.
Assists with winter operations.
May service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment units.
Operates other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as small sidewalk rollers or tractor plows, gang mowers, compressors, brush cutters, two-wheel drive tractors including front-end loader/backhoe attachment and mechanical street sweeper.
Performs manual work in digging and in backfilling excavations.
Handles heavy materials on construction, maintenance and repair projects.
Patches streets and walks with hot top, cement, etc.
Mows and rakes grass; trims shrubbery.
Sweeps and removes materials in street or sidewalk cleaning programs.
Operates large over the road trucks used for the purpose of maintenance and repairs of sanitary sewer and storm water collections systems.
Shall perform labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment and shall customarily perform any and all labor services to fit any and all needs of the public works department.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.