SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Water Supervisor and Water Distribution Superintendent though the direction of the Utilities Director, Equipment Operator I operates light and/or heavy-duty equipment specialized equipment in construction and maintenance, including wheeled or cleated tractors, bulldozers, power shovels, backhoe, front-end loader, and similar heavy equipment. Required to provide backup supervision if the foreman is unavailable. Shall act as lead worker over one or more semi-skilled or unskilled workers. The position requires considerable flexibility due to the different types of equipment used. A finished product or task is reviewed for adequacy by the department head or foreman. The guideline may be operator’s and maintenance manuals and/or oral instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Dig channels, build roads, shoulders, and performs other earthmoving.

·         Operates transport trucks hauling heavy equipment.

·         Performs maintenance, repairs, and adjustments, both routine and emergency.

·         Assists mechanics in performing major repairs by performing less technical details.

·         Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have three (3) years of experience in water maintenance.

• Must have five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·         Practical experience in operating heavy-duty construction equipment totaling five (5) years. Training may substitute for three (3) years of experience.

·         Three (3) years of experience as Equipment Operator II may substitute for two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.

·         Four (4) years of experience installing pipe & fittings in the water field.

·         One (1) year practical experience in the supervision of crews involved in maintaining and operating the water work system.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

·         Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

·         Must possess and maintain a Class D Driver’s License.

·         Must have a telephone or ready access to a telephone at their residence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ability to run grades and to operate heavy equipment in wet terrain without supervision.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Knowledge of all phases of water distribution operations, and maintenance, including a map and blueprint reading.

• Knowledge of all safety procedures related to water distribution, construction, and operations.

• Knowledge of State of New Mexico Highway Department traffic regulations.

• Good knowledge of equipment specifications.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative work relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to perform “On-Call” duties on weekends, holidays, and anytime outside the normal working hours.

• Occasional sitting, walking, standing, climbing, and driving are essential requirements of the job.

• Work requires bending, twisting of the neck or truck of body.

• Occasional squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, repeat hand, hand/grip strength, arm and finger motions are a continuous requirement of the job.

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; pushing/pulling over 90 pounds; carrying over 90 pounds to a distance over 50 feet.

• Required to have exceptional vision, hearing and speech.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment. To include mask, respirator, gloves, steel toed footwear filter respirator, goggles or safety glasses, hard hat, earplugs/muffs, face shield, chemical apron, safety vest, lifting belt and two-way radio/beeper.

• Work is performed outdoors, on occasion indoors.

• Required to work continuous in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees; working where there are sudden temperature changes of greater than 50 degrees.

• Walking on slippery surfaces is an essential requirement.

• Occasional work over 6 feet off the ground and working in confined spaces and/or cramped body positions.

• Handling or being in machinery that is vibrating.

• Required to work where there are sudden changes in air pressure or very high or low air pressure.

• Risk of getting a minor or major injury.

• Risk of getting bitten by animals or insects.

• Exposure to silica or asbestos dust (cement or concrete powder). Will be required to wear a mask.

• Exposure to other types of dust, other than ordinary surfaces, or household dust.

• Exposure to environmental allergens.

• Occasional contact with oils or other petroleum products.

• Exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides, and/or herbicides.

• Exposure to gases, fumes, sprays, etc.

• Noise level is usually moderate to loud and can be extremely loud.

• Exposure to welding flash or microwaves and sunlight.

• Required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

• Required to interact with the public, other workers, etc.

• Required to work irregular or extended hours.

• Occasional required to work alone.

• Required direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people.

• Occasional multiple demands from several people.

NOTE: This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.