Public Works Equipment Operator I (Streets)

City of Muskogee • Muskogee, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks and is engaged in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, including the water distribution systems, streets and sewers. This role generally involves the operation of trucks and medium-sized equipment. The position requires overseeing and participating in the repair and replacement of various city infrastructure components, operating a wide range of construction equipment, loading and hauling materials, and performing skilled service and maintenance tasks such as brick and rock laying, cement work, and plumbing. General manual labor is also a part of the duties. The classification is considered safety sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Three (3) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades.
• One year of experience in the operation of trucks and light to medium construction equipment.
• At least one (1) year experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight or supervision required.
• Considerable knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Requires the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization and the public in giving and receiving information.
• Skilled in the operation of light and heavy equipment used in cemetery maintenance and operations.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds.
• Frequent reaching, handling and twisting.
• Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing.
• Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
• Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.
• Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL is required.
• Must possess a class “C” Water license issued by the State Department of Health, or ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment if position is in water or sewer.
• Must obtain a chemical applications license if position is in environmental control.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities.
• Oversees and operates backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, forklift, trencher, street broom water truck, grader, bulldozer, tractor, paint machine, thermoplastic machine, thermoplastic trailer pre-melter, glue sprayer, grinder, vacuum, blower, sign post driver, street sweeper, oil distributor, water truck chip box, front-end loader, rollers and motor patrols, gradall, pulverizer and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Loads and hauls material; spreads materials.
• Operates asphalt plant; heating and loading oil and loading trucks with gravel and other materials.
• Oversees and performs skilled service and maintenance as brick and rock laying, cement work, installing culverts, cleaning ditches and catch basins, filling holes, sealing cracks, chip sealing, overlaying, painting and remodeling, plumbing, carpentry and mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation.
• Performs general manual labor as required.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED