Street Equipment Operator - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

City of Paducah • Paducah, KY

3d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role involves operating and performing skilled motorized light to heavy equipment work in support of street maintenance/repair, alley maintenance/repair, storm water collection/drainage, and other service operations throughout the City. The position includes inspecting and ensuring equipment is in proper working order. There is a possibility of supervising a workforce normally performing tasks associated with heavy or complex equipment operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience operating light to heavy equipment.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which evidences an advanced knowledge of light to heavy equipment operation.
• Demonstrable ability to supervise.
• Demonstrable ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid Kentucky Class A Commercial Driver’s license within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to perform heavy repetitive manual labor in various temperatures and climates for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate internal radio system.
• Ability to safely operate all motor vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management personnel, fellow employees, and the general public.
• Maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function Test as required for this position at all times.
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and grades.
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
• Demonstrable skill in the operation of light to heavy equipment, trucks, and hand-held power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy motorized equipment such as trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, and snow removal equipment.
• Follows proper safety procedures to ensure the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by watching for overhead and underground utilities, and controlling traffic in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Performs a variety of heavy manual labor, such as using a rake to spread asphalt or gravel, cutting out with a shovel or jackhammer, installing new pipe, cutting and clearing vegetation and debris, loading and unloading materials, supplies or equipment, landscaping, tree trimming, clearing debris, laying block or brick, and various repair or construction projects.
• Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.
• Trains co-workers in the operation of a wide range of construction equipment and directs in the absence of supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by general supervision.

What This Job Offers

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