Position Summary

Under the general supervision of Streets Division Crew Supervisors, drives and operates a variety of

mobile or stationary construction and maintenance equipment in support of streets maintenance

programs for the City of St. George. This is skilled work in light and heavy equipment operation

and requires minor routine maintenance of related equipment.

 

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the

following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive

listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Places signs, barricades, and traffic control devices around work sites to protect employees and the

public.

2. Excavates trenches installing shoring as needed, tests for hazardous soil conditions and

atmospheres, and detects hazardous atmospheres and corrects before confined space entry.

Follows all City and divisional safety policies and procedures.

3. May operate any of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader, backhoe,

roller, vacuum truck, or 10-wheel dump truck. Performs minor maintenance on assigned

equipment.

4. Operates equipment for projects such as excavating, backfilling trenches, hauling, rolling of

chip-seal material, sweeping streets, cleaning storm drains, pesticide application, etc.

5. May assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, laying pipe in trenches, pouring and finishing

concrete, using air and jack hammers to break out concrete and asphalt, and other types of general

physical labor.

6. Keeps daily records and prepares daily reports estimating equipment time and material usage and

justifying requests for equipment andmaterials.

7. Performs routine maintenance or emergency repairs as assigned.

8. Performs other related duties asrequired.

    

TypicalPhysical/MentalDemands/WorkingConditions

Very heavy physical activity exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess

of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May

have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Exposure to hot, cold,

wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather. Exposure to constant to intermittent sounds of a

pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss; shaking objects or

surfaces; and conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that

affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human

behavior.

Note: Persons in this classification may be required to work unconventional work hours or shifts

during emergency situations. Must be available for on-call rotation and be able to respond within

fifteen minutes.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year full time experience in the proper operation and maintenance

of various types of equipment, and thorough understanding of laws governing operation of motor

vehicles. Experience with storm drain installation, concrete/asphalt finishing preferable.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

All levels: Possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained

within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

 

Equipment Operator I:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver

License (CDL) w ith tanker endorsements.

• Must demonstrate the ability to proficiently operate sweepers and the vacuum truck within three

(3) months of hire date; remains on probation until acquired.

• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least one (1) of the following types

of heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe, or loader by an accredited training organization (i.e.,

Utah LTAP) within six (6) months of hire date; remains on probation until acquired.

• Possess or must be certified within six (6) months of hire by the Utah Department of

Transportation in construction signing and flagging; remains on probation until acquired.

• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.

Equipment Operator II: Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator II when the

following requirements have been met :

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver

License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.

• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, , on at least two (2) of the following types

of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.

• Possess at least two (2) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching

and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah

LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.

• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position

or demotion to Equipment Operator I.

Equipment Operator III: Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator III when the

following requirements have been met:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver

License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.

• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least three (3) of the following types

of heavy

• equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.

• Possess at least three (3) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching

and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah

LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.

All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or

demotion to Equipment Operator I or II.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction

standards, including trenching and confined space safety.

• EPA requirements such as the disposal of toxic materials, i.e., fuels, road oils, chemical solvents,

etc.

• Concrete and asphalt mixes, additives, road oils, and bases and application techniques.

• Knowledge of basic math and algebra.

 

Ability to:

• Operate at least two of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader,

backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or 10-wheel dump truck.

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment in the prescribed manner.

• Estimate cuts and fills of grades.

• Detect malfunctions and needed repairs.

• Make necessary simple adjustments to equipment.

• Work in inclement weather.