Job Information
CITY OF ST JOSEPH Equipment Operator 1 in SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri
Job Summary/Scope
Operates equipment in the maintenance and repair of city streets. Cleans stormsewers and ditches after rains, cuts brush out of creeks, installs roadculverts and builds and repairs headwalls. No supervisory or budgetaryresponsibilities.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities
- Operates and maintains equipment including dump truck, back hoe, high loader, track crawler, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.
- Transports tools and equipment to jobs.
- Shovels and performs general labor tasks.
- Spreads salt and plows snow in winter.
- Installs guardrails.
- Cuts weeds and brush.
- Responds to emergencies as needed.
- Trims trees and branches to prescribed clearances over roadways.
- Hauls dirt, rock and other material.
- Operates a jack hammer.
- Sets up barricades.
- Operates snow blower in winter.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Other Duties andResponsibilities
Performs all otherrelated duties as assigned.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of equipment, including paint stripers, dump truck, snow plow, jack hammer, back hoe, high loader, track crawler, chain saw and other tools directly related to the maintenance of the streets. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from extreme cold, heat, windy, and wet. Must be able to stand for long periods and operate equipment with dexterity. Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 75 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds. Work involves bending, stooping, climbing and reaching. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
