Equipment Operator III (Stormwater) (Heavy Maintenance)

Purpose Of Position The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment support, equipment maintenance, and light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor, completed alone or as part of a crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., perform work in stormwater maintenance. Work includes on-site maintenance, cleaning, servicing equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and the work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and requires reporting to work during all significant weather events or emergencies. Direct Supervisor: Crew Leader and Foreman Essential Functions Drives and operates various Stormwater Department equipment and vehicles to accomplish a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, hauling, dumping, and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt, plowing snow, picking up and hauling debris, and transporting Stormwater Department equipment, tools, and material. Performs various vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance and assisting mechanics as needed. Reports equipment failures/deficiencies to supervisor as required. Clears and maintains creeks, channels, storm drains, welds, guard rail repair, and camera recordings of pipes/drains, including, but not limited to, hauling and spreading materials, loading, and unloading various items such as dirt, debris, brush, yard waste, discarded furniture and appliances, trees/limbs, cement, construction materials, and repairs stormwater drainage pipes. Performs a variety of labor-intensive duties, including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, job sites, and shop/garage, loading and unloading vehicles, patching and repairing storm drains, inlet boxes, channels, shoveling gravel/concrete (other material as needed), trimming and /or removing trees. Performs a variety of vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, monitoring/checking vehicle lighting systems, brakes, horns, safety devices, and gauges, checking fluid levels, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting mechanics as needed. Reports equipment failures/deficiencies to supervisor as required. Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, and warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions; safe use, mix, and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices. Responsible for the application inventory, distribution, storage, procurement, and spraying of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers in one or more areas: roadsides, rights-of-way, ditches, and easements. Prepares the job site for chemical preparation, identifies vegetation, determines the proper mix of chemicals to apply, determines the spraying equipment to utilize, checks weather conditions, and may notify area owners. Maintains accurate daily records of areas sprayed in compliance with EPA regulations; documents a description of the area, time of day, temperature, rate of chemical, wind conditions, type of chemical, the amount applied, and related costs associated with each sprayed area. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed. Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, or directed, o…

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