Equipment Operator 2

St. Joseph Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Traffic division of Public Works & Transportation.

The role focuses on signing, striping, and maintaining pavement markings and signs, with responsibilities across snow removal, sign fabrication, and traffic control. The ideal candidate holds a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement, can operate a range of maintenance equipment, and is prepared for on-call rotations and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Skills in operating equipment used in maintenance and repair of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of MUTCD rules and regulations.
• Skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of applicable City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to learn applicable City Ordinances.
• Certification with work zone safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates mobile pavement striping truck, stripers, and paints pedestrian crossings.
• Operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Transports equipment and workers and hauls materials efficiently.
• Operates snow removal equipment.
• Manufactures and refurbishes traffic signs using sign making equipment.
• Maintains records of work performed daily.
• On-call on rotating shifts and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Sets up daily closures for routine maintenance and repairs.
• Sets up emergency closures for floods, accidents, or incidents requiring traffic control.
• Sets up weekend closures for parades and events.
• Investigates sight-distance issues and abates if needed.
• Serves as crew leader in foreman's absence.

Skills

Equipment operation

MUTCD knowledge

Microsoft Office

Work zone safety certification

Follow instructions

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months to 1 year related experience

1-3 years related experience preferred

Job description

Position Title: Equipment Operator II

Department: Public Works & Transportation

Division: Traffic

Salary: $36,831.00YR/$17.7072

Closing Date: Until filled

Job Summary/ Scope

Equipment Operator II, Traffic, is primarily responsible for signing, striping and all pavement markings. Installs and replaces all regulatory, informational, and warning signs utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools. Operates equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various traffic control devices including but not limited to dump truck, high loader, tractor mower, compressor, jackhammer and snow removal equipment. Limited supervisory and no budgetary responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

Integral to the position of Equipment Operator II is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and if necessary, disciplining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• OPERATES mobile pavement striping truck, walk behind paint stripers, and hand paints pedestrian crossings, etc. with the use of stencils.
• OPERATES dump trucks, equipment, machinery, saws, routers, jackhammers, and air compressor.
• TRANSPORTS equipment and workers and hauls materials in an efficient manner.
• OPERATES snow removal equipment
• MANUFACTURES and REFURBISHES various traffic signs using sign making equipment.
• MAINTAINS records of work accomplished daily.
• REQUIRED to be on-call on rotating shifts and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
• INSTALLS and REPLACES all regulatory, informational, and warning signs utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• SETS UP daily closures for routine maintenance and repair projects.
• SETS UP emergency closures for floods, accidents, fires, hazmat spills, police incidents, and other emergency situations requiring traffic control.
• SETS UP weekend closures for City-sponsored parades and other public events.
• INVESTIGATES and, if needed, ABATES reports of sight-distance issues.
• SERVES as crew leader in absence of foreman

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• VALID Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• ABILITY to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision
• SKILLS in operating equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various traffic control devices.
• KNOWLEDGE of the rules and regulations as set out in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• SKILLS in Microsoft Office products.
• KNOWLEDGE of applicable City, State and Federal rules and regulations
• ABILITY to learn applicable City Ordinances
• CERTIFICATION with work zone safety through the International Municipal Signal Association or the American Traffic Services Association preferred.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment, including dump truck, snowplow, jack hammer, backhoe, high loader, mobile pavement striping truck, walk behind stripers, arc welder, oxygen & acetylene torches, tractor mower, chainsaw and other tools directly related to the maintenance of the various traffic control devices. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from extreme cold, heat, wind and wet. Majority of work will be performed in live traffic. Must be able to stand for long periods and operate equipment with dexterity. Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 90 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Work involves climbing, bending, squatting and reaching. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years of experience in related field preferred. Six months to one-year prior experience in related field required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

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