: Operates light heavy equipment, including 18 wheel vehicles and small tractors. Repairs City utilities, lays pipelines, and performs other maintenance and excavation work requiring heavy equipment operation.

: ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

*The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.* - Operates backhoe, graders, and loaders to install, replace, and maintain streets and roads, water utility lines, mains, meters, valves, etc. - Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water lines; assembles the pipe system; installs or replaces manholes, valves, tees, bends, and crosses. - Raises, lowers, or moves water lines as needed. - Removes sludge from treatment plants utilizing specialized injector tractor; monitors solid buildup and pumps sludge into injecting vehicle. - Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing. - Operates front end loader to pick up debris during construction projects; assists in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, and/or trimming trees and shrubs. - Performs related work as required. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. - Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment. - Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks. - Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures. - Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations. - Knowledge of vehicles and equipment. Skills and Abilities: - Skill in organization and time management. - Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. - Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work. - Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. - Ability to operate heavy equipment. - Ability to follow oral and written instruction. - Ability to maintain accurate and complete records. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures - Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards - Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments: - Sometimes - Construction site - Confined space - Frequently or Often - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Vehicles Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to: - Sometimes - Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Fumes or airborne particles - T oxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Frequently or Often - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Moving mechanical parts - Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) Travel Position will require the employee to travel: - Local - Frequently or Often