Equipment Operator - Streets Division Job at City of University City in Saint Lo

Title: Equipment Operator - Streets Division

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $41,776 - $64,809

Status: Full-time, onsite

Department: Parks, Recreation, and Public Areas Maintenance

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment necessary to complete various facets of maintenance duties. This is semi-skilled, manual labor work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment including large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws, as well as making minor repairs and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment. An Equipment Operator may serve as a Lead Worker. New assignments will be accompanied by detailed instructions, but routine work will be performed independently. Work is subject to review in progress or upon completion and is performed under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of equipment to include: large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws
• Transports road materials
• Hauls machinery, refuse, dirt, sand, stone, and snow.
• Transports persons and supplies to and from jobs
• Performs manual labor on the job
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks
• Makes minor repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment
• Mows grass and trims trees on City property
• Removes weeds from flower beds
• Removes leaves and snow
• Repairs storm damage
• Ensures picnic areas are clean and ready for use
• Maintains athletic fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds, marking athletic fields as needed
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Between one and three years of experience in the maintenance of parks and grounds preferred
• Knowledge of the mechanics and maintenance of automotive equipment
• Ability to perform arduous manual labor, often under adverse weather conditions
• Class "B" current driver's license required
• Ability to get a CDL within one-year of employment

Overall Physical Strength Demands

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with "X"-

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

X

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts regularly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. regularly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. regularly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment:

C

Regularly

Over 70%

F

Frequently

41% to 70%

O

Occasionally

16% to 40%

R

Rarely

Up to 15%

N

Never

0%

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

Sitting

O

Talking

C

Hearing

C

Feeling attributes of objects (e.g., determining size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips)

F

Grasping

F

Pushing

F

Standing

C

Walking

C

Driving

F

Reaching with hands/arms

C

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling

C

Climbing or balancing

F

Repetitive wrist, and or finger movement

C

Moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor

F

Physical support and care of children (e.g. diapering, feeding, positioning, etc.)

N

EnviroNmental Conditions:

C

Regularly

Over 70%

F

Frequently

41% to 70%

O

Occasionally

16% to 40%

R

Rarely

Up to 15%

N

Never

0%

-Environmental Condition-

-Frequency-

Work in confined spaces (crawl spaces, shafts, pipelines)

O

Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

O

Varying, inclement outdoor weather conditions

F

Vibration

F

Work in hazardous traffic conditions (does not include regular traffic commute)

F

Extreme cold (non-weather; 1 hour)

O

Extreme heat (non-weather; >100 deg. F for > 1 hour)

O

Subject to oils (mechanical or food)

N

Required to wear a respirator

O

Fumes or airborne particles

O

Work near moving mechanical parts

O

Work in high, dangerous places

O

Risk of electrical shock

R

Potentially hazardous bodily fluids

N

Potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals

R

Visual ActivitiEs:

-Activity-

-Usually Required-

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Yes

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Yes

Three-dimensional vision- ability to judge distance and space relationships.

Yes

Precise hand-eye coordination.

Yes

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Yes

Noise Exposure:

-Level-

-Indicator-

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate noises (i.e., an office with conversations, photocopiers, and/or computer printers.)

Loud noise

Very loud noise

X

Description of loud or very loud noise:

Frequent noise from mowers, trucks, chainsaws, and other equipment.