EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Slidell; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Slidell seeks a maintenance worker to operate dump trucks and related equipment for water, sewer and street projects. You will support line crews, dig trenches, hoist materials and assist with traffic control.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A or B, plus one year of dump truck experience and adherence to safety standards. Physical work includes outdoor conditions and exposure to varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience with dump trucks.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks up to 26,000 lbs GVW for loading, hauling and unloading materials.
• Operate dump trucks and utility trucks; use jackhammers and maintain utility systems.
• Assist line crew with digging, hoisting, repairs and traffic control as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance; ensure PPE is worn.

Skills

Dump truck operation

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jetter/inductor truck

Power tools

Job description

**MUST POSSESS CLASS A or B COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE**

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operates a variety of contractor's equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of light, street, water, sewer primary systems. Primary equipment used is dump trucks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Position works under the close supervision of a Senior Crew Chief, Heavy Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Position serves as lead worker over other personnel as assigned (Maintenance Tech, Laborer).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Operates trucks of various sizes (up to 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight) in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
2. 2. Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as dump trucks, and utility trucks.
3. 3. Operates jackhammers and other small equipment and tools to maintain utility systems.
4. 4. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches, pole holes, hoisting material, tools, utility repairs, equipment, and any related work.
5. 5. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment, maintains PPE.
6. 6. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards, and City policy standards.
7. 7. Performs the duties of maintenance worker and laborer, as required or assigned.
8. 8. Works in trenches with crews in making required repairs on water and sewer lines.
9. 9. Serves as a ground person on the line crew as required and assigned.
10. 10. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
11. 11. Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
12. 12. Assists with any other job related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. 1. High school graduation or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent; and
2. 2. One (1) year experience involving the use of dump truck; or
3. 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Full-time related experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. 1. Considerable knowledge of dump truck operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to dump truck operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in utility maintenance work.
2. 2. Skill in operation of basic listed tools and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Louisiana operators and CDL license Class B or Class A and required endorsements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, small jetter/inductor truck, riding mowers, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, mini excavator tapping machines. Primary equipment used is dump trucks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and may be exposed to biohazards. Must also be able to work in trenches and confined areas.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.