Streets Equipment Operator I/II

ZipRecruiter; Springville (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Equipment Operators for street maintenance and construction. Candidates must be high school graduates and obtain a Class A CDL. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, assisting in maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety protocols. This full-time position requires physical stamina and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates various motorized equipment for street maintenance.
• Assists in painting projects and traffic control installations.
• Available for on-call work as scheduled.

Skills

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of 10-wheeled trucks

Knowledge of safety operational procedures

Ability to work around traffic

Ability to work effectively in a team

Strong work ethic and ability to deal well with the public

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Equipment Operator I, Grade 10, $20.34 - $27.44: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must obtain a Class A CDL within the first six (6) months of hire.

Equipment Operator II, Grade 12, $22.38 - $31.40: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have at least 2,500 hours or three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment operation. Must possess a Class A CDL, forklift, flagger, and traffic control certifications. Must have 500 hours or equivalent of commercial snowplowing experience and previous sweeper truck operation experience.

Department: Streets

Position Reports to: Streets Supervisor

Pay Grade: 10/12

Employment Type: Full-time

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt

Description: Under the direction of the Streets Field Supervisor, the employee is part of a work crew responsible for street construction, maintenance, cleaning, and snow removal duties.

Duties:

1. Operates sweeper truck, front-end loader, bobcat, roller, backhoe, forklift, dump, and service trucks, and other motorized equipment as needed.
2. Works as a crew member, assisting in:

• Daily sweeping maintenance and operations.
• Planning and scheduling sweeping routes.
• Cleaning and maintaining storm drain collection facilities.
• Spraying, mowing weeds, and cleaning gutters and storm drain inlets.

Assists in painting projects, including:

• Striping roads and parking lots.
• Painting crosswalks, curbs, no parking zones, and directional arrows.
• Practicing appropriate safety procedures and traffic control.
• Installing and maintaining traffic control signs per the Manual on Traffic Control Devices.

Works on installation and maintenance of:

• Streets and roadways.
• Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Storm drain collection facilities.
• Mowing and shoulder operations.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Signs and painting.

Assists in flood control measures.

Performs emergency assistance as needed.

Available for on-call work as scheduled.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of 10-wheeled trucks.
• Knowledge of safety operational procedures.
• Ability to work around traffic.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to deal well with the public.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and perform physical activities such as standing, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, sitting, and climbing.

Drug screening and background checks are required.