Public Works Equipment Operator I (Streets)

City of Muskogee, OK • Muskogee, OK

65d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks and is engaged in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, including the water distribution systems, streets and sewers; generally, but not limited to the operation of trucks and medium sized equipment. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, and two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, including one year of experience in the operation of trucks and light to medium construction equipment.
• Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and 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.
• Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing; 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.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities.
• Operates backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, power rodder, flusher truck, 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 and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Performs skilled service and maintenance as pipefitting, water taps, boring or pushing under roadways, hydrostatic testing, bacteriological sampling, brick and rock laying, cement work, 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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees