Operates all vehicles and/or equipment designated as within the Equipment Operator II category by the Office of Highway Maintenance which are used on construction and/or maintenance work projects. These include grad all, backhoe, tractor and trailer (lowboy), dozer, mobile concrete mixer, belt loader, tree truck, motor grader, rubber-tired loader (2 cy. or larger), track loader (2 cy. or larger), vac-all, street paver (movement and operation), small loader (2.5 cy. or larger) and 12-ton vibratory roller.
Operates single axle dump truck, tandem wheel dump truck, 5-ton roller, leaf vacuum, tractor/mower (sickle bar, rotary, flail, radial arm, batwing), asphalt distributor hose, asphalt distributor truck, bucket truck, chipper, loader, radial arm mower, rubber tire ,loader (less than 2 cy.), skid loader, street flusher/sweeper, street paver (operation only), stump cutter, root pruner and small loader(2.5cy. or less)
Performs unskilled tasks such as beautification projects, litter and trash removal, and operate equipment with spreader and snowplows for snow and ice removal.
Maintains vehicles/equipment in good operating condition, including performing interior/exterior cleaning duties.
Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g. setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates and prepping for confined space entry.
Performs daily “walk-around” safety inspection of vehicle/equipment prior to operation.
Checks tires, fluid levels, lights and warning devices and completes “Vehicle Inspection Report” by checking equipment against the list of items stated on the report
Complies with preventative maintenance schedule for assigned vehicles/equipment
Monitors status of assigned vehicle/equipment and schedules preventative maintenance as required.
Operates equipment with spreader and/or snowplow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area.
Maintains records and prepares reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
Operates equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols, maintaining the safety of crew members and the public.
Perform pre and post inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
Participates as an essential and critical employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and emergency weather related special operations.
Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations.
Perform duties and tasks that may not be specifically listed but are included in the classification level typically associated with this class of work in order to meet department needs using departmental guidelines.