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Form of workSUMMARY: Performs routine semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of public facilities and equipment. This work includes, but is not limited to, crack sealing, patching potholes, laying asphalt, painting, removing snow, placing de-ice material, hauling material, maintaining unpaved roads, maintaining and improving irrigation and storm drain infrastructure, trimming and removing trees, placing and maintaining street signs, repairing concrete, and processing green waste material.
Operates light and medium equipment in order to complete the above-mentioned maintenance and repair activities. Such equipment may include dump trucks, equipment trailers, front-end loaders, rollers, compactors, crack sealer, DuraPatcher, snowplows, sanders, snow blower, refuse trucks, each end of a backhoe, street sweeper, Vactor truck, and green waste grinder.
Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs; checks and adjusts fluid levels; grease and lubricate parts as required; reports mechanical problems and the need for repair to supervisor.
Acts as relief operator in the collection and disposal of solid waste.
Serves standby duty after hours and on weekends for emergencies and snow and ice control duties.
Operates a variety of hand tools and other equipment as assigned. Performs any one of the duties typical of a laborer position.
Prepares and places proper barricading for public works or community projects as assigned.
Follows all city and industry standard safety procedures. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.
Assists other departments as directed.
May lead and train lower level staff on work methods, equipment operation, and procedures.
Represents the City of Riverton by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general supervision of either the Streets & Alleys Supervisor or Fleet/Sanitation Supervisor.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years of experience as or in a position equivalent to Equipment Operator I and five years of general construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of equipment operating principles and practices; skill in the operation of assigned equipment; ability to perform minor maintenance functions; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver's License of the required status; ability to be insured under the City's municipal automobile insurance coverage; must be at least 18 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Employment Type: Full-time
