EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator III Motor-grader

JOB CLASS NUMBER: TRD951

PAY GRADE: GO 5

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Street Division

REPORTS TO: Street Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK: Supervises

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, of the Street Supervisor this position operates heavy construction equipment in skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, and construction of paved and unpaved streets, alleys, or other City facilities.  Generally, supervises a small crew or may oversee certain maintenance or construction work at various times.  May be required on occasion to perform manual unskilled work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a six-wheel motorgrader in a wide variety of work.
• Cuts, fills and blades dirt roadways, alleys, or other facilities.
• Excavates alleys and streets to pre-determined grade.
• Performs specific dirt removal work and other assigned tasks.
• Excavates asphalt for maintenance and replacement.
• Operates 2 ½ ton to 10 cu.yd. (46,000 GVW) dump trucks or front-end loader as required.
• Blades snow from streets.
• Replaces cutting edges on equipment.
• Checks oil, lubricant, hydraulic and water levels of equipment.
• Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to equipment, making periodic checks on all vital working areas.
• Serves as leadman over construction or maintenance projects.
• Properly safeguards and barricades each work site to protect fellow employees and general public.
• Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if needed.
• Completes daily job reports.
• This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call out, and mandatory to carry pager or cellular phone on a rotational shift arrangement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to eighth (10th) grade and at least five (5) years experience in the operation of medium and heavy construction equipment, three (3) of which are on a motor-grader. Possess a valid Texas Class "A" CDL Driver’s License, with Tanker "N" endorsement. High school education is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of street construction methods and materials. 
• Knowledgeable of work hazards and precautions to take.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, both power and manual.
•  Must have working knowledge of heavy equipment such as motorgrader and be familiar with medium-sized trucks (10 cu.yd.) and front-end loaders up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity. 
• Knowledge of basic survey and gradation procedures.
• Ability to read cut sheets and work grade.
• Knowledgeable in street construction methods and materials
• Understands hazards involved in construction work and appropriate precautions
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and citizens

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also be able to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, reach, pull, push, and write. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works outdoors in all types of weather conditions, frequent exposure to traffic, and in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self, co-workers, or others.  

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.