Light Equipment Operator - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this classification is to serve as a light truck and equipment operator and to perform general and semi-skilled tasks in support of construction, maintenance, emergency clean-up, and repair projects. The employee may work independently or as a member of a crew and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and condition of the equipment, tools and materials utilized. The employee must successfully complete a prescribed safety and emergency operations training program prior to assuming the full duties and responsibilities of the position. Essential job functions include: operating equipment requiring demonstrated skill and training, such as, dump trucks, flatbeds trucks with dump beds, truck-mounted cranes or wenches, loaders, skid-steer tractors with bucket loader, forklifts, etc.; performing general and specialized job site preparation and cleanup tasks associated with routine construction, maintenance, and emergency clean-up and repair activities; operating a variety of power tools and equipment, such as, chain saws, blowers, generators, portable lights, etc.; and preparing and collecting materials, tools and equipment for transport to and from work sites. Employees in this classification must have knowledge of and follow safety regulations and procedures at all times. The work may involve contact with the public, other agencies, and City departments to answer questions concerning the crew’s activity or function, with a supervisor present to respond to unusual questions. The employee typically works under close supervision when performing emergency operations but may complete more routine tasks independently upon receiving verbal or written instructions from an immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard single axle trucks and light construction equipment operations and functions.
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow established safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge of standard construction materials, tools, equipment and work procedures of the assigned work unit.
• Skill in driving trucks with specialized attachments, such as, snowplows, bucket hoists, winches, snow brooms, salt and sand spreaders and equipment trailers, etc.
• Skill and ability to operate basic and heavy power tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work under close and/or minimal supervision.
• Ability to set-up or maintain a safe work site.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make common-sense decisions.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a light truck and equipment operator.
• Perform general and semi-skilled tasks in support of construction, maintenance, emergency clean-up, and repair projects.
• Operate equipment requiring demonstrated skill and training, such as, dump trucks, flatbeds trucks with dump beds, truck-mounted cranes or wenches, loaders, skid-steer tractors with bucket loader, forklifts, etc.
• Perform general and specialized job site preparation and cleanup tasks associated with routine construction, maintenance, and emergency clean-up and repair activities.
• Operate a variety of power tools and equipment, such as, chain saws, blowers, generators, portable lights, etc.
• Prepare and collect materials, tools and equipment for transport to and from work sites.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures at all times.
• Answer questions concerning the crew’s activity or function, with a supervisor present to respond to unusual questions.
• Work under close supervision when performing emergency operations.
• Complete more routine tasks independently upon receiving verbal or written instructions from an immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed