Equipment Operator I - Infrastructure

City Of Siloam Springs; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operator I to join their team in maintaining the city’s infrastructure. This role involves operating various equipment, including dump trucks and small mowing tools, while focusing on the installation and repair of water and sewer mains, as well as street construction. The ideal candidate will be committed to safety and customer service, ensuring that all tasks are performed to the highest standards. Join a team that values hard work and community service, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of life in Siloam Springs. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in related field preferred.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks and small mowing equipment for city maintenance.
• Perform repairs on city streets and drainage systems as needed.
• Ensure safety and proper maintenance of tools and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Standards Compliance

Concrete Forming and Pouring

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dump Truck

Chainsaw

Loader

Street/Concrete Saws

Backhoe

Small Mowing Equipment

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Operator I is primarily responsible for operating dump trucks, small mowing equipment, tools and equipment used in the installation of water and sewer mains and street construction, with an emphasis on forming and pouring concrete. This position also performs repairs of city streets, signs, and drainage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees.
• Contact residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explain when service will be shut off and how soon service will be turned back on.
• Responsible for safety on roadway and ensuring public safety and health by performing duties by established standards.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, refer defects of needed repairs to supervisor, and clean equipment.
• Perform on-call duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Responsible for street upkeep in the city limits and repair of asphalt or concrete, signs and posts, street and ditch drainage in the city limits.
• Responsible for installation of storm drainpipe, drain boxes, forming and finishing concrete as directed, and installing curb, gutter, and asphalt. Cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean, and flush water and sewer main pipes. Construction of sewer manholes.
• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform unskilled manual labor, as necessary, in a variety of maintenance and construction projects within the Street & Infrastructure department.
• Perform duties regarding inclement weather including applying sand and ice melt as weather conditions require and remove sand on street after improved conditions. Operate snow removal equipment such as dump truck with brine unit, sander unit, snowplows and backhoes as needed for removal of snow and ice.
• Operating all small mowing equipment such as weed eaters and small mowing tractor to maintain street rights-of-way.
• Operate tools as needed: chainsaw, chipper, compacter, street/concrete saws, dump truck, loaders, tree trimmer and remove hazardous trees as needed.
• Traffic control – directing and flagging vehicles.
• May train on equipment such as large mowing tractors, street sweeper, backhoes, skid loaders, rollers, dump trucks, and other light equipment as needed.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 12 months of employment.