Equipment Operator I - Street

City of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

City of Decatur in Alabama seeks a full-time street maintenance equipment operator. You will drive and operate dump trucks, backhoe, and other heavy equipment to repair and maintain city streets, perform safety inspections, and transport materials to work sites.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, cutting asphalt, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safe, well-maintained streets. Candidates must meet CDL requirements and possess knowledge of safety policies and city geography.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current and valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate single and double axle dump trucks, backhoe, bobcat, excavator, etc.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Transport materials and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flag traffic and install traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cut asphalt and concrete.
• Operate leaf collector.
• Shoot grade.
• Clean ditches.
• Maintain alleys.
• Build drainage boxes.
• Perform related duties.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Mathematical calculations

Oral & written communication

Equipment operation

Education

Alabama Class B CDL

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of city streets.

Major Duties

• Operates single and double axel dump trucks, backhoe, bobcat, excavator, etc.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cuts asphalt and concrete.
• Operates leaf collector.
• Shoots grade.
• Cleans ditches.
• Maintains alleys.
• Builds drainage boxes.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school diploma or equivalent. Equivalent and directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of proof of diploma.
• Must possess a current and valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks .and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Guidelines

• Traffic laws, work safety policies, and city policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in maintenance and repair of streets. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained city streets and related infrastructure.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.