Heavy Equipment Operator - Flush/Jet Vac Truck

This is the first of two levels in the Equipment Operations- Heavy series. 
 
Incumbents operate and maintain vehicles and equipment which may require a Commercial Driver's License or other specialized operator's license such as Herbicide or Pesticide Applicators license to operate.   Responsibilities may include driving vehicles or equipment listed below; inspecting vehicles for safety issues; performing routine vehicle maintenance; loading and unloading materials; and performing related manual labor.

• Gradall               
• Excavator/Track Hoe
• Herbicide Truck              
• Pothole Patcher
• Dozer                                                          
• Grappler Truck
• Motor Grader                                      
• Jet Vac Truck
• Low Boy Truck (Large)

(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 the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Operates heavy, specialized equipment, which may include gradalls, bucket trucks, low boys, and/or other related equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and performs basic repairs to equipment.
• Performs a variety of duties requiring manual labor including loading and unloading shipments, flagging traffic, assembling structures, picking up debris, and/or other related duties.
• May drive and operate a commercial truck, maintenance equipment, and/or other motorized vehicle for the purpose of transporting shipments, performing grounds maintenance, and/or related duties.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Responsible for directing the work zone or other traffic control setup on job sites in accordance with MUTCD or other generally accepted standards. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma (G.E.D.) and one year of proficiency in the use and operation of qualifying equipment designated by the department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more pieces of qualifying equipment.

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• Public Works or other recognized Training Certification on Qualifying Equipment.
• Commercial Driver's License (Class/Endorsements to be designated by Equipment assignment).

• Heavy and specialized equipment and vehicles;
• Manual labor practices;
• Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods.
• Safe driving principles and practices;
• Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and rules.
• MUTCD Safe Work Zone Setup

• Operating motor vehicles and applicable equipment;
• Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment;
• Maintaining records;
• Conducting vehicle inspections and recognizing defects;
• Performing manual labor;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Positions in this class typically require   climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. 
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental hazards.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. 
• The employee may be frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, depending on the type of equipment assigned.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.