EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Highway Division)
Salary
$27.32 - $33.79 Hourly
Location
Brookfield, WI
Job Type
Full Time
Department
HIGHWAY
Job Number
2022-32
Closing
10/9/2022 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
PURPOSE: The position of Equipment Operator performs duties in the operation and maintenance of streets and related infrastructure. This position performs customer service, semi-skilled and manual labor.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs street maintenance functions including: filling potholes, crack sealing, and road patching.
Operates various pieces of motorized equipment, trucks, and tools related to assigned duties including: dump trucks, backhoes, end loaders, brush chippers, street sweepers and other heavy equipment.
Performs snow and ice control. Ability to be available in adverse weather conditions for emergency maintenance of streets and City right-of-ways.
Assists with the operation of the City's Recycling Center.
Performs street light and sign maintenance including: installation and repairs of street signs, guardrails and all areas of maintenance relating to roadways and City owned properties.
Performs preventative maintenance on division equipment. Ability to make minor equipment repairs and assist with major equipment repair work, as assigned.
Performs mowing and turf maintenance including: roadsides, parkways, and boulevards.
Performs storm sewer and ditch maintenance.
Performs tree trimming and removal. Ability to trim, prune, and remove trees, including stump removal. Assists with brush control and debris removal from easements and waterways.
Performs work on mason crew, laying brick, building catch basins and performing other related mason work, including heavy lifting.
Ability to work in an aerial bucket at heights up of to 50 feet.
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and subsequent legislation.
Typical Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Equipment Operator II:
1. At least 6 years experience operating approximately 75% of the City’s heavy equipment, motorized equipment, trucks and tools including: a minimum 26,000 lb. GVW truck with plow and wing, articulated end loader, skid steer, backhoe and street maintenance equipment.
2. Capable of skillfully operating 8 out of 10 of pieces of equipment without direction or supervision to include front end loader; JCB loader/backhoe; Liebherr backhoe; patrol trucks/plows; pavement roller; skid steer; sweepers; Vermeer horizontal grinder; Finn sprayer and/ branch chipper.
3. Knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma.
4. Valid CDL endorsement (Classes A,B,C)
5. Ability to perform manual labor (bend, stoop, handle equipment, lift a minimum of 100 pounds); work from a height of at least 50 feet; withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and work conditions; and possess short/long distance vision.
6. Ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays, including emergency call in’s.
Equipment Operator I:
1. At least 3 years experience operating approximately 50% of the City’s heavy equipment, motorized equipment, trucks and tools including: a 26,000 lb. GVW truck with plow and wing, articulated end loader, skid steer, and backhoe.
2. Capable of skillfully operating 4 out of 10 of pieces of equipment without direction or supervision to include front end loader; JCB loader/backhoe; Liebherr backhoe; patrol trucks/plows; pavement roller; skid steer; sweepers; Vermeer horizontal grinder; Finn sprayer and/ branch chipper.
3. Knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma.
4. Valid CDL endorsement (Classes A,B,C)
5. Ability to perform manual labor (bend, stoop, handle equipment, lift a minimum of 100 pounds); work from a height of at least 50 feet; withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and work conditions; and possess short/long distance vision.
6. Ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays, including emergency call in’s.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: Equipment Operator II Pay Range 123 is $29.55- $33.79
Equipment Operator I Pay Range 121 is $27.32- $31.23
(Appointments are usually made at the beginning of the range).
Agency
City of Brookfield
Address
City of Brookfield
2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield, Wisconsin, 53005
Phone
262-787-3607
Website
https://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us
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