EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV - STREET/ROW MAINTENANCE

City of Fairhope (AL); Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairhope (AL) is seeking a highly skilled Equipment Operator III to perform complex road construction and maintenance tasks across the city. Under supervisor, you will operate various heavy equipment, conduct safety inspections, and train newer staff while serving as crew leader on select projects.

The role requires a Class A CDL, extensive field experience with equipment such as backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, and rollers, and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment used in road construction.
• Valid Class A CDL and insurable driving record.
• Ability to perform pre-worksafety inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Willingness to train others and lead crews on projects.
• Ability to work on-call, overtime, weekends, and emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment across city streets, utilities, and ROW.
• Perform daily inspections and monitor equipment gauges for problems.
• Maintain log of activities and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Lead and train crew members on complex tasks as assigned.
• Perform road, drainage, and utility maintenance activities as directed.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist with storm-related repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

Safety compliance

Public works knowledge

Crew leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under the general supervision of assigned supervisor, the employee operates various types of heavy equipment using advanced skills in the completion of highly complex and difficult construction and maintenance activities on City roads, properties, rights-of-way (ROW), and City utilities. The employee operates power tools and heavy equipment throughout the City on streets and utilities. The employee receives assignments from supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with final inspection of completed work. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee performs other routine manual labor as assigned. The employee may serve as a work crew leader for specific tasks or assigned projects. This is a highly experienced and highly skilled job. Employee assists in training newer employees and serves as the crew leader at work sites. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIALFUNCTION:EquipmentOperation.Operatesequipmentatorbelowthe Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) level to accomplish a full range of assignments and tasks, including the most complex projects.

1. Receivesdailytasksandassignmentsfromsupervisor.
2. Drivesandoperatesequipmentforassigneddepartmentordivision.
3. Operates heavy equipment on job sites, such as, but not limited to backhoe, track hoe, front-end loader, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator; arm mower; heavy dump truck, asphalt spreader, motor grader, semi-tractor trailer, and rollers.
4. Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non- standard conditions.
5. Drives and operates heavy equipment to precisely tear down and remove condemned structures.
6. Operates heavy equipment around dangerous gas and power lines and other public services.
7. Wearssafetyequipmentandclothingtoprotectselfandothersfrombodily or property damage.
8. Followsplansandinstructionsregardingprojects.
9. Maintainsalogofdailyactivities.
10. Completesassignmentswithinspecifiedtimeframes.
11. Trains others on more complex equipment when time and conditions are appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Equipment Maintenance. Assists in the general maintenance of City equipment used in road construction and maintenance.

1. Performspre-worksafetyinspectionsofequipment.
2. Performsdailyandmonthlysafetyandmaintenancevehicleinspectionson assigned equipment.
3. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
4. Ensuresassignedequipmentisproperlyfueled.
5. Reportsequipmentmaintenancestatustothesupervisor.
6. Performsworkormayassistotherrepairmenwithminormechanicalrepairs.
7. Cleansandwashesvehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Department Operations and Manual Labor. Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.

1. Maintainsadailylogofactivities.
2. PerformsroadandROWrepairandmaintenanceactivities.
3. UsesachainsawtocuttreesandbushesfromROW.
4. Collectsdebrisandtrash.
5. Clearsroadsoffallentrees,limbs,andotheritemsfollowingstormsor emergencies.
6. Operatesequipmenttocleanoutdrains,traps,andditches.
7. Constructsmoldsandformstoworkwithconcrete.
8. Operatessmallenginepowertoolsincludinglawnmowersandweedeaters.
9. Usesconcretesawsandotherdrillsandskillsaws.
10. Ensurespropersignageisvisibleduring assignedoperations.
11. Useshandtoolssuchassaws,hammers,andshovels.
12. Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairsandlandscape work.
13. Performsflagmanduties,asneeded,whileonroadmaintenanceor horticulture jobs.
14. Picksupandpilesbrush,refuseandothermaterials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Crew Leader. Employee leads work crews in assigned projects or work tasks.

1. Receivesprojectassignmentsfromsupervisor.
2. Instructsanddirectslaborersandotherconstruction/maintenancehelpers.
3. Createsaprogram/schedulefortheuseofmaterialsandassociated equipment for work projects.
4. Ensuresworkcrewsobservesafetystandardsandmaintainasafework environment.
5. Maintainsactivitylogaccountingfortimeandmaterialsofaproject.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Street Maintenance and Repair Operations (as assigned). Operates heavy equipment to repair and maintain City streets, and ROW. Utilizes heavy and specialized equipment to maintain and repair the City drainage system, including pipes, ditches, and culverts.

1. MaintainsandrepairsCitystreets.
2. RepairspotholesinCitystreets.
3. Installsandrepairscurbs.
4. Constructsandrepairssidewalks.
5. Performsstandardrepairsonroadsanddrains.
6. Installsandrepairsdrainsandculverts;measuresandinstallspipes.
7. Usesspecialequipmenttomeasuregradesandslope.
8. Marksofftheworksiteandparameters.
9. Bladesandlevelssurfaces.
10. Ensuresequipmentisstoredandputawayafterprojectiscomplete.

NON-ESSENTIALFUNCTION:

1. AssistswithCityspecialevents suchasplacingbarricadesandbarriers.
2. Responds to calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
3. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

1. PossessahighschooldiplomaorGED.

1. Minimum ofeight (8)yearsof work experience operatingheavyequipment in road construction and maintenance with at least three (3) years as an Equipment Operator III or equivalent; experience operating heavy equipment around or very close to public services (i.e., gas or electric); or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
2. Possess a current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); must be insurable.
3. Abilitytoworkon-callrotation,overtime,weekends,oremergenciesas needed.
4. AbilitytotravelthroughoutCitytoperformjobfunctions.
5. Abilitytopassapre-employmentbackgroundcheckandaninitialdrug screen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(*Can beacquiredonthejob;# Asassigned)

1. *KnowledgeofCityanddepartmentrules,regulations,policies,and procedures.
2. KnowledgeofCitystreets,locations,and roadandbridgesystems.
3. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public roads, road work, and operation of equipment on roads and right of ways.
4. Knowledgeofavarietyofroadbuildingmaterialsandmethods.
5. Knowledgeofbasiccivilengineeringtechniquesandmethods.
6. Knowledgeofgradesandslopes;abilitytousespecialequipmenttomeasure.
7. Knowledgeofconcretework.
8. Knowledgeofheavyequipmentandpowertoolmaintenance.
9. Extensive knowledge of practices applied in the use of a wide variety of heavyequipmentforvariousmaintenanceandconstructionoperations and utility installation and maintenance.
10. Knowledgeofundergroundelectricalinstallationprocedures.
11. Knowledgeofundergroundgaslineinstallationproceduresandpractices.
12. Knowledgeofsafetyrulesincludingaccidentcausationandprevention.
13. Highly skilled in the operation of equipment assigned to permit maximum utilization of equipment capability; skill in operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment, particularly around public services like gas and power.
14. Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
15. Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, over the telephone and two-way radio.
16. Leadershipskillstoserveascrewleader.
17. Readingskillstounderstandandinterpretdailyschedule,trafficsigns,and other road signs.
18. Writingskillstoclearlyandneatlycompleteroutineformsrecords,andnotesusing correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
19. Mathskillstoperformbasiccalculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide).
20. Listeningskillstounderstandandfollowverbalinstructions.
21. Physicalskills,strength,andcoordinationtoperformrequiredtasks.
22. Hand/eyecoordinationskillstooperatevariousmachinery,power,and hand tools (i.e., chainsaw) and make fine adjustments.
23. Abilitytodirecttheactivitiesofcrewmembersasa crewleader.
24. Abilitytounderstandandfolloworaland/orwrittenpolicies,procedures, and instructions.
25. Abilitytoacquireandmaintainappropriateoperatorqualificationsto perform all job requirements.
26. Abilitytoworkwellwithco-workers.
27. Abilitytoworkunderlittleornosupervision.
28. Abilitytointeractwiththepublicinacalmandcourteousmanner.
29. Abilitytooperateheavyequipment.
30. Abilitytoperformmanuallabor.
31. Abilitytoworkinallweatherconditions.
32. Abilitytoclimbontopofandcrawlundervariousvehiclesasrequired.
33. Abilitytoliftandmoveobjectsgreaterthan50lbs.
34. Abilitytousecomputersandofficeproductivitysoftware.
35. Abilitytooperateatwo-wayradio/communicationdevice.
36. Abilitytousevariouspowerandhandtools.
37. Abilitytoremainalertwhenoperatingvehiclesandequipment.
38. Abilitytowearpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE).
39. Ability to read maps, blueprints, and technical drawings.
40. Ability to drive.

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Environment

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights, under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.