Equipment Operator III – Water Distribution
Town of JonesboroughEQUIPMENT OPERATOR III GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Performs intermediate skilled work operating dump trucks, medium construction equipment, backhoes, knuckle booms, sanitation trucks or equivalent equipment. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction automotive equipment. The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers assigned to garbage or refuse pick up, water distribution or wastewater construction, or may act as crew leader. Work may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the work performed for quality, quantity, safety of operation and care of equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB : Operates a rubber tire backhoe to trench, load and backfill in construction and maintenance activities; Operates track hoe and any other heavy excavation equipment, (typically considered over 30,000 pounds), to load trucks with materials, or for excavation; Operates tractor and trailer; Operates knuckle boom loader; Operates water tanker/pump truck; Operates all other equipment as noted in Equipment Operator I and Equipment Operator II; Instructs lower-level operators in the finer points of operation and servicing of assigned equipment; Participates in work related to maintenance and construction activities; when the nature of work does not require constant operation of assigned equipment, employees in this class participate in general laboring tasks incidental to the job; Reports need for maintenance or repair of equipment; Operates as crew foreman; Must adhere to all State and Federal guidelines and permit requirements; When not working as an Equipment Operator III, may engage activities as a Worker I; Performs related tasks as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : General knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing automotive equipment operation; general knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar construction equipment; general knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of maintenance and construction equipment; general knowledge of the Town and the location of water/sewer lines,, including the location and layout of streets and alleys; ability to EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare required reports; skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and maintenance equipment; physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Must possess a Distribution II and Cross-Connection Certification as issued by the State of Tennessee if assigned to Water Distribution. Must possess a Wastewater Collection II certification as issued by the State of Tennessee if assigned to the Wastewater System. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : Must possess a high school diploma or GED and some experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks, specialized automotive equipment or related construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees in this class must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License, or a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions. OTHER REQUISITES : From time to time the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to…