JOB
SUMMARY: Operates various vehicles and equipment (heavy, large and specialized equipment and vehicles)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision from the City Engineer, Streets Superintendent, Street Supervisor or designee
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential duties may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The listed duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive; they are listed only as general illustrations of the various types of work to be performed and of expected responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities not included are not excluded if they are similar, related, necessary, or logical in relation to the position.
Operates a variety of light and heavy vehicles and equipment in the maintenance and repair of street, water and sewer lines, recreation and parks projects, hauling and unloading of equipment, materials and supplies, and other public works activities
Operates street sweeper, power rollers, garbage trucks, and other large heavy vehicles
Operates construction or power equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders and hydraulic excavators
Operates a dump truck as required in municipal construction projects, may be required to participate in other maintenance and repair tasks when not operating vehicles
Works with and assists line crews with digging ditches and trenches; hoisting material, tools and equipment; and other related activities
Performs general maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Ensures safety rules and regulations are followed
Operates compactors, concrete mixers, pneumatic hammers and air compressors
Operates street sweeper, power rollers, garbage trucks, dump trucks, backhoe, paving machines, trenchers, front end loaders in the excavation and backfilling of trenches and other needed heavy equipment and vehicles
Performs cleaning and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant
Washes and vacuums sewer lines
Works with and assists line crews with digging ditches and trenches; hoisting material, tools and equipment; and other related activities with a backhoe or front-end loader
Installs, operates, repairs and maintains drainage lines and man holes; performs man hole fumigation
Works with and assists water crews with the repair and maintenance of water mains, valves, services, meters, fire hydrants and other water supply
Responds to emergency calls regarding water quality, pressure and leaks
Performs general maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Documents and communicates any discrepancies or concerns to supervisor(s)
Sets up traffic control
Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public
Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
Performs other duties as required or assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
City policies and procedures
Construction, maintenance and repair practices and methods
Operations of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles
Safety practices and procedures
SKILL IN:
Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules
Recordkeeping
Using power and hand tools and equipment
Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees and the general public
Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
One (1) year of heavy equipment and large vehicle operation
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Experience in Heavy Equipment including backhoes, bob-tails, front-end loaders, and hydraulic excavators
Spanish language fluency
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Arizona State Class B Commercial driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in trenches. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.
POSITION FEATURES
Salary Range: 48
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position under coverage of City Personnel Manual
