Senior Equipment Operator
JOB OBJECTIVES
To lead and participate in the work of a maintenance or
construction crew; and to operate the most difficult and
complex heavy equipment in a variety of maintenance and
construction activities including excavating, grading,
trenching, paving, rolling, refuse collection, sewer
cleaning and maintenance, loading and related operations
according to required standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from higher level supervisory or
management staff. Exercise functional and technical
supervision over lower level maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below 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 if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
• Lead a field crew in street maintenance, concrete
maintenance, storm drain maintenance and construction.
• Operate heavy construction equipment such as large dump
trucks, loaders, cranes, graders, bulldozers, rollers,
pavers and other equipment.
• Monitor the condition of, and perform minor repairs on
equipment, reporting the need for major repairs; check and
adjust fluid level; grease and lubricate moving parts, as
required.
• Operate sewer vactor and hydraulic cleaners and rodders in
cleaning and maintaining sewer lines and storm water
mainlines, inlets, basins and drywells, apply caustic soda
to prevent odor in large sewer mains.
• Maintain records related to particular assignment; may
input and recall information in a computer terminal or
laptop. Open, create and close work orders and look up,
verify, modify and maintain asset information
electronically.
• Identify asphalt in need of repair; dig out potholes;
spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets. Grade and
crown City streets, roads and alley using a motor grader;
roll asphalt.
• Operate heavy power-driven rollers in patching and ironing
asphalt street surfaces and other heavy road repair
equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the
performance of construction and repair activities; direct
and control traffic around work sites.
• Maintain and repair commercial refuse containers, clean
containers and patch holes or tears; determine the need for
container repair or disposal.
• Serve as relief driver on all routes; operate sanitation
equipment and perform refuse collection activities
• Read maps for the location and verification of work
assignment and hazards such as manholes and sewer, gas,
electrical, and water lines.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from customers and the
general public regarding sidewalks, storm water systems and
assets, streets, alleys, and City debris.
• Train new personnel on equipment operations and safety and
Division procedures; monitor routes of personnel.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; inform
supervisor of equipment conditions and repairs needed.
• Maintain records and reports. Establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
• Interpret and work from sketches and blueprints and
prepare plans for minor projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent supplemented by
applicable training in equipment operation and maintenance.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience involving
refuse collection and/or the operation of heavy construction
and automotive equipment. Extensive knowledge of materials,
methods, practices and equipment used in municipal street
paving, street cleaning operations, construction,
maintenance and repair programs; types and level of
maintenance and repair activities generally performed in
construction, maintenance and repair programs, and street
cleaning operations; elements of construction technology as
they relate to the assigned construction maintenance and
repair activities; general principles of personnel
supervision and training; and occupational hazards and
safety procedures. The possession of or the ability to
obtain a Class B Arizona Commercial Drivers License is
required at time of hire.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience acting in a lead capacity; drainage/Sewer
systems experience; traffic control experience and
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Arizona forklift
certificate is required for specific. License and
certification is required and must be maintained during
tenure as a Senior Equipment Operator.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
perform the essential functions of this class successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up
to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of
force constantly to move objects. Position is subject to
regular bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, walking,
climbing, and standing.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are
regularly required to use oral communication skills; analyze
and solve problems; interact with the general public,
vendors, public agencies, employees and others who may be
encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No
effective protection from weather. Position may be subject
to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour.
Position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving
mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals,
etc. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes,
odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Position
may be subject to confined space entry and may operate under
adverse conditions, working around electrical lines, natural
gas lines, and water lines. Position is subject to noise
and/or vibrations.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 9/06
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
8401 West
Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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