DescriptionSummaryPerforms skilled and leadership work in connection with the public works departments and related public works infrastructure.Distinguishing Career FeaturesThe Public Works Equipment Operator is the most skilled level in a career path for maintenance and construction of public works that include roadways, walkways, storm water management and collection systems. The Heavy Equipment Operator requires a minimum of six years of experience operating a range of equipment including backhoes, tractors, rollers, compactors, loaders, road profilers, asphalt laydown machines, and single and double-axle dump trucks and must possess knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator requires the ability to supervise, train and observe safe work habits.RequirementsThe Heavy Equipment Operator is capable of leading and performing any of the following general and specialized functions:
- Operates excavator, twin axel belly dump, lowboy, oil distributor and small-to-medium size construction equipment such as the high-pressure sewer jet, vacuum truck, street sweeper, backhoe, water truck, loader, grader, paving equipment, personnel lift, concrete/asphalt saws, chain saws, and related equipment.
- Oversees and performs a range of labor-to-skilled public works maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sweeping, earthwork, public infrastructure construction, installing, leveling, compacting, and maintaining asphalt and concrete, and other labor.
- Supervises and train employees to monitor and enhance skills.
- Actively participates in and assists with setting up departmental on-call lists. Responds to urgent situations initiated by customers. Assists other Specialists in determining cause and location of service requests.
- Serves on-call evenings and weekends and responds to Public Works emergencies when called.
- Excavates and levels areas in preparation for form placement. Interprets surveying stakes and layouts. Constructs and places concrete forms. Creates textured face forms.
- Cuts, constructs and places steel reinforcement; demolishes faulty masonry and concrete; constructs brick, granite, block, and tile walls; sets paving brick; lays brick and sets tile; constructs, repairs and replaces concrete posts.
- Operates specialized equipment, to inspect, clean, construct and maintain storm pipelines, ditches, catch basins, lateral lines and manholes.
- Leads and performs asphalt paving activities, including pavement placing, hauling, patching and sealing of concrete and asphalt surfaces.
- Participates in hot patching and sealing activities of concrete and asphalt surfaces. Works by hand or assists with a mechanical excavator and performs general earthwork required for street maintenance.
- Excavates, levels, and otherwise prepares gravel and asphalt surfaces for roadways. Digs and backfills trenches and holes. Breaks and repairs concrete and asphalt surfaces. Excavate and replace concrete and asphalt surfaces.
- Reviews work-in-progress for compliance with specifications and quality. Suggests modifications for quality purposes.
- Transports work teams by operating trucks, passenger vehicles or smaller automotive equipment including transport of tools, materials, and debris.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.