Performs duties in the operation of various types of medium and heavy construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of the sixth school grade; and
Two years of experience in the operation of trucks with a payload of over five tons, street sweepers, slope mowers or similar medium-sized industrial equipment such as bull dozers, graders and front-end loaders; and
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations applicable to the operation of medium to heavy motorized transportation vehicles on public streets and highways.
Working knowledge of the operation of a variety of medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of medium to heavy motorized equipment and transportation vehicles.
Ability to perform service and make minor repairs to medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
Ability to perform work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to perform work requiring heavy physical labor.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
Operates construction equipment such as bulldozers, graders, front-end loaders, road rollers, fuel truck, asphalt distributor, concrete mobile and performs skilled construction or maintenance work.
Operates transport vehicles such as tractor trailers, 18 wheel transport vehicles, and 5 and 10 ton dump trucks incident to moving equipment from site to site.
May supervise lower level operators, maintenance workers, trades helpers, or laborers on specific jobs or act as a lead operator.
Sets flags and barricades.
Performs routine service and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Performs safety inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.
This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.