EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-SEWER
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department | Water Distribution | Bargaining Unit |
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Pay Grade | 06 | FLSA Status | Non-Exempt |
EEOC Code |
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Safety Sensitive | YES | Level II Screening | NO |
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment and devices used in the maintenance of City streets including, but not limited to the repair of pavement, sinkholes and potholes, rights-of-ways, canals, roadways, solid waste disposal, sewer, stormwater repair & maintenance, parks and recreational facilities, and construction projects. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
When Assigned to Water or Sewer, or Stormwater Distribution:
Operates a vacuum / jetter truck, Valve Machine, Skidsteer, slope mower, flat deck/bush hog mower, excavator, and other essential equipment to accomplish the task.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable in various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
Knowledgeable in various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
Skilled in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
Ability to operate necessary equipment.
Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems
Ability to effectively use devices such as a computer or tablet.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED.
One (1) year experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited to regular boom grad-all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe, Scatback, Flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum / jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front loader, grader, or similar equipment.
Mandatory Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire a valid Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record.
Must have or obtain within 12 months of appointment Intermediate MOT certification
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
When Assigned to Water Distribution:
Must hold a State of Florida Level three (3) or higher Water Distribution System Operator License at the time of hire or be able to obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
(Mark X for each physical activity required to perform the essential job functions.) | |||
Physical Activities |
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Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. | X | Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. | X |
Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. | X | Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. | X |
Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. | X | Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. | X |
Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. | X | Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. | X |
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. | X | Standing – for sustained periods of time. | X |
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. | X | Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. | X |
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. | X | Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word | X |
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. | X | Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. | X |
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. | X | Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. |
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Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. | X | Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. | X |
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. | X | Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. | X |
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. | X | Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. | X |
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. | X | Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. | X |
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. | X | Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. | X |
TYPE OF WORK
Work performed is primarily:
[ ] Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly. |
[ ] Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. |
[ ] Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. |
[ ] Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. |
[X] Very heavy work: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently. |
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours
TTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
The City of Fort Myers has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.