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Job Description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

JOB CODE 72030

Effective Date:	06/95A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to operate safely and efficiently specialized maintenance or cleaning equipment. The work requires considerable skill in manipulating heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisors. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation. This class differs from Equipment Operator II because of the higher degree of skill required and the greater consequences of errors in the form of damage to more expensive equipment. Some positions supervise other employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates one or more of the following pieces of automotive equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations: dump truck - ten yard rated capacity or higher, trencher, transit mixer, boot truck, street striper ("Big Lulu"), tractor loader, or other medium to heavy weight automotive equipment;
• Serves as a crew leader by directing the work of a small group of employees;
• Works as a laborer when not operating equipment;
• Instructs others on the proper operation of equipment and trains assistants;
• Assists others in backing their equipment;
• Cleans equipment using appropriate materials;
• Operates power driven machinery such as jack hammer, tamper, or other similarly sized equipment;
• Maintains equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The operation of hydraulically operated equipment.
• The hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions of heavy equipment operation.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved with equipment operation.

Skill in:

• The operation of various types of heavy trucks and equipment.

Ability to:

• Review or check the work products of other for conformance to standards.
• Complete forms to record or report information in standard format as specified by the form.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Diagnose repairs needed on equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Use mirrors to back equipment.
• Communicate orally with co-workers and customers in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a two-way radio.
• Perceive auditory signals such as various tones, beeps, etc.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism.
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously to operate multiple equipment contols.
• Make continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements to give directions to a co-worker backing a piece of equipment.
• Lift arms above shoulder level.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Set up or remove barricades, traffic cones or similar objects.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment (i.e., grinding, cutting, crushing, etc.).
• Exercise sound judgment in completing assignments.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift.
• This classification requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. In addition, individuals are required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver's license. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
(1) Completion of a departmental training course (certified by Personnel) for equipment being tested; OR (2) be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator III; OR (3) log 120 hours on equipment being tested for; OR (4) have a minimum of two years of experience operating commercial equipment over two tons, six months of which must include equipment being tested for. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.