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CITY OF FOND DU LAC Equipment Operator II in FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have the knowledge, experience, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the following: Excavation of City infrastructure, while navigating private underground utilities in a safe manner Operation of heavy equipment for repairs to infrastructure and full road and landscape restoration Hydro-Excavation Repair of water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure Form, pour, and finish concrete, landscaping and prep for asphalt. Emergency response 24/7/365 (water main breaks, service leaks, vehicle accidents, etc) (Response is not required, but expected in most situations.) On-call Leader responsibilities (Carry on-call phone and manage after hour emergencies when called upon by Police Dispatch (diagnose issue, assemble repair crew, emergency digger locates, traffic control)) Oversee projects in the field for safety; provide guidance for co-workers when in the field, mentor and train staff Reading, understanding, and executing jobsite plans to provide direction for co-workers and project completion Setup and maintain safe construction work zones by using proper traffic control devices to conform to the Manual on Universal Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Cleaning and equipment maintenance Keep project records (time, equipment & material use, as-builds) Snow removal Distribution system flushing Fluent in all aspects of general road construction processes as well as all utility repairs (sanitary, storm, water) ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include: 7 10 years progressive experience relating to general road construction, excavation, concrete work, and utility repair with a minimum of 5 years of heavy equipment operation; considerable knowledge of the operation, servicing and maintenance of standard and specialized construction equipment; working knowledge of the tools, methods, materials and practices commonly used in public works and water facility maintenance activities, sewer and street construction; working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices; ability to locate and uncover underground utilities; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions; and the ability to dig trenches, maintain grade, dig around underground pipe, utilities, gas mains, and streets without damage to them. Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions include: graduation from high school or equivalent; and current training and/or ability to obtain in Competent Person, Forklift Safety, Work Zone/Flagger Safety, Confined Space Entry, Wisconsin DNR Distribution Certificate, Basic First Aid, and CPR. Special Requirements include: possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial \"Class A\" Driver\'s License without air brakes restriction and with tanker endorsement; and experience in the operation of construction equipment. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/equipment-operator-ii-water/
