Senior Equipment Operator - Drainage Maintenance
About The Position
Operates heavy equipment in support of Public Works maintenance operations; participates in maintenance activities relative to area of assignment; and performs other related duties as assigned. Examples of Duties: Operates and maintains various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, bobcats, front end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, rollers, and forklifts. Excavates and backfills ditches; performs grading; digs ditches and prepares soil. Utilizes televising equipment to inspect storm drains and identify maintenance issues; cleans and maintains storm drains. Mows and maintains City lots and right-of-ways; installs sod. Cuts, trims, and chips trees; removes trees, brush, and debris from worksites. Participates in the demolition of property acquired by the City; disposes of demo materials. Welds and fabricates devices; repairs damaged equipment. May serve as or act on behalf of the Crew Leader in his/her absence as required. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years equipment operation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Depending on area of assignment, Herbicide License, or other specialized licenses or certifications may be required
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment in support of Public Works maintenance operations
- Participates in maintenance activities relative to area of assignment
- Operates and maintains various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, bobcats, front end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, rollers, and forklifts
- Excavates and backfills ditches
- Performs grading
- Digs ditches and prepares soil
- Utilizes televising equipment to inspect storm drains and identify maintenance issues
- Cleans and maintains storm drains
- Mows and maintains City lots and right-of-ways
- Installs sod
- Cuts, trims, and chips trees
- Removes trees, brush, and debris from worksites
- Participates in the demolition of property acquired by the City
- Disposes of demo materials
- Welds and fabricates devices
- Repairs damaged equipment
- May serve as or act on behalf of the Crew Leader in his/her absence as required
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
