City of San Luis is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in San Luis

Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain, and repair City streets, grounds, and facilities and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs City streets, storm drains and catch basins.
• Fabricates, installs, maintains, and replaces sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related fixtures using heavy equipment and materials.
• Operates graders, backhoes, dump trucks, bob cats, crack/chip sealers, concrete finishers, asphalt cutters, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Operates front-end loader, side loader and/or rear loader garbage trucks for trash and recycling collection programs.
• Grades alleys and unpaved streets in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Assists street crews to repair (seal cracks/chips and apply asphalt/gravel) and maintain City streets.
• Digs trenches using a backhoe for water/sewer line installation/repair and hydrant installation.
• Operates a loader to move sand/dirt as required.
• Operates heavy equipment to facilitate building construction, maintenance, repair, and/or demolition tasks.
• Advises Supervisor of construction, maintenance, and/or repair issues and recommends solutions.
• Establishes traffic control safety procedures at work sites.
• Performs operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Reports equipment/vehicle malfunctions to Mechanic or performs minor repairs/adjustments.
• Operates welding machines/equipment (acetylene and oxygen) to complete assigned projects.
• Responds to requests from City departments for assistance as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Construction standards, codes, specifications, and procedures applicable to public works projects.
• Street construction, maintenance, repair, and surfacing.
• Operation of heavy equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Service, maintenance, and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

• Operate heavy equipment in constricted, difficult, or dangerous situations.
• Perform manual labor tasks which may include heavy lifting.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• Education and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years of full-time journey level work operating medium/heavy construction equipment.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License (A or B) at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Residency in the United States within 25 miles of San Luis and within the US.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• San Luis residency.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 20 pounds unaided.

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. There is need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects during the course of the workday. Requires the use of a vehicle on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.