Equipment Operator at City of San Luis, AZ

About the Department

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Manager, the incumbent operates light to medium construction, maintenance, and transportation equipment in a variety of maintenance activities including excavating, trenching, sanitation collection, street cleaning, loading and related operations in accordance with all safety regulations.
 
As the Equipment Operator, you will:

• Perform minor maintenance repairs and adjustments to equipment using appropriate materials.
• Inspect vehicle to ensure it is fully operational and meets safety standards. 
• Monitor work site to verify that all safety rules and regulations are followed, and area and all equipment are in safe operating condition, reports safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment failures and emergency situations to supervisor.
• Operate a variety of equipment and trucks, including dump truck, water truck, compaction roller, crack sealer machine, backhoe, boom/lift truck and street sweeper.
• Set safety cones and temporary signs around work site and directs vehicular traffic around and through work sites with handheld flags to provide a safe working environment and citizen safety in the work site vicinity. 
• Work as a Street Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment.
• Ensure the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

Will possess knowledge of:

• Light to medium construction equipment operating procedures used in various jobs such as excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading repair and related work.
• Construction and preservation of street and storm drain materials, methods and practices. 
• Safety and environmental hazards of street maintenance work and the safety precautions necessary to minimize these hazards.
• City safety rules and regulations, traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operation, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Will have the ability to:

• Operate equipment safely and according to traffic laws and regulations.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment, Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in heavy equipment operation.
• Promote and follow safe work practices. 
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers.
• Follow verbal and written instruction and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year experience in the operation and routine maintenance of diesel and powered maintenance equipment, backhoe, sweeper, garbage truck and/or other heavy equipment operation experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• A valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (A or B) at the time of appointment

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. 
• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis
• Ability to pass an extensive background check. 

Desired/Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

Other Qualifications

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Employees must be physically capable of operating City vehicles, for job-related purposes, safely. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.
 
Work Environment:
The employee typically works outdoors where he/she may be exposed to extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat and cold; hazardous materials such as dangerous gases and chemicals, hazardous tools and equipment; and confined spaces.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting.  All documents should be uploaded as attachments.

Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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