Public Works Equipment Operator I (Streets)

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Muskogee is seeking a Public Works Equipment Operator I to perform semiskilled tasks supporting water distribution, streets and sewers. You'll operate a range of light to medium construction equipment and assist in repairs, with duties including pipefitting, painting and carpentry when not operating machinery.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years of trades/helper experience. A valid Oklahoma CDL Class B is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with two years of maintenance laborer experience.
• Experience operating trucks and light to medium construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Participates in repair and replacement of hydrants, valves, lines and meters.
• Operates backhoe, loader, bobcat, dumper and other light to medium equipment.
• Performs pipefitting, plumbing, carpentry and painting when not operating equipment.
• Performs general manual labor and supports city street and utility maintenance.
• Must report to work regularly and on time.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years trades/helper experience

Tools

CDL Class B (preferred)

Various power tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks and is engaged in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, including the water distribution systems, streets and sewers; generally, but not limited to the operation of trucks and medium sized equipment.

• Participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities.
• Operates backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, power rodder, flusher truck, forklift, trencher, street broom water truck, grader, bulldozer, tractor, paint machine, thermoplastic machine, thermoplastic trailer pre-melter, glue sprayer, grinder, vacuum, blower, sign post driver, street sweeper and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Performs skilled service and maintenance such as pipefitting, water taps, boring or pushing under roadways, hydrostatic testing, bacteriological sampling, brick and rock laying, cement work, painting and remodeling, plumbing, carpentry and mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Purpose Of The Classification

Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks and is engaged in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, including the water distribution systems, streets and sewers; generally, but not limited to the operation of trucks and medium sized equipment.

Essential Tasks

• Participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities.
• Operates backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, power rodder, flusher truck, forklift, trencher, street broom water truck, grader, bulldozer, tractor, paint machine, thermoplastic machine, thermoplastic trailer pre-melter, glue sprayer, grinder, vacuum, blower, sign post driver, street sweeper and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Performs skilled service and maintenance such as pipefitting, water taps, boring or pushing under roadways, hydrostatic testing, bacteriological sampling, brick and rock laying, cement work, painting and remodeling, plumbing, carpentry and mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation.
• Performs general manual labor as required.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Reporting Relationships

The Public Works Equipment Operator I reports directly to the Streets Maintenance Leader II in the Streets Division. The Public Works Equipment Operator II oversees the work of the Streets Maintenance Worker II and Public Works Equipment Operator I.

Qualifications

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, including one year of experience in the operation of trucks and light to medium construction equipment.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to use mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications. Requires the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization and the public in giving and receiving information. Skilled in the operation of light and heavy equipment used in cemetery maintenance and operations.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case‑case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions. Requires ability to work weekends and holidays as required and maintain a stand‑by status.

Notice:

This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.