Streets Equipment Operator II

5 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Salt Lake City Full time

About the Position:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Salt Lake City Streets team as a Streets Equipment Operator II. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment, including powered mechanical sweepers, roll-off leaf trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks. You will also be responsible for performing snow removal duties, canvassing streets, and reporting any issues found within the City limits to the responsible departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sweep City roadways using powered mechanical sweepers, receive daily assignments, and complete assigned areas, recording accurate debris and mileage information.
  • Respond to emergency and routine sweeping requests.
  • Load and haul debris for disposal, including transporting and moving roll-off containers.
  • Perform snow removal duties in assigned districts, in accordance with the City's snow removal program, using all associated snow removal equipment.
  • Evaluate and document the operating condition of equipment and perform routine maintenance prior to use.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on complex systems, including dust mitigation systems, side broom systems, and vacuum systems.
  • Make minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refer major repairs to Streets Management and Fleet Management.
  • Complete routine forms, including equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, snow-related reports, debris hauling reports, and daily work sheets, using the City's OMS software.
  • Maintain complex equipment on an assigned schedule or as needed to maintain effective operation.
  • Fabricate signs, remove graffiti on traffic control assets, perform tree trimming for regulatory traffic signs, and perform duties as a flagger on job sites.
  • May be assigned lead responsibilities and provide training to crew members.
  • Communicate progress, problems, and other issues to Lead Equipment Operators as needed.
  • Respond to special requests and emergency cleanup situations, including sweeping for residential requests, vehicle accidents, roadway hazards, and natural disasters.
  • Assist and coordinate with Streets, Transportation, Engineering, and Urban Forestry Divisions by reporting damaged roads, potholes, missing or damaged traffic signals, signs, and low-hanging limbs.
  • Ensure flagging procedures are followed and assist with the proper placement of traffic control signs and barricades.
  • May be required to possess a Flagger Certification or have the ability to obtain within the specified time frame by the supervisor.
  • Ability to demonstrate proper fire hydrant usage procedures to safely employ dust mitigation systems within 30 days of start date.
  • Participate in the sweeping of special projects and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years paid experience as an equipment operator.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment to be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make, minor repairs or adjustments on a variety of complex equipment.
  • Knowledge of street sweeping operations, the ability to coordinate daily activities, and may be required to act in a lead capacity.
  • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) certification.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B. May be required to possess a CDL Class A. If CDL A is required, candidates with Class B CDL will have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with necessary endorsements within 90 days of start date. May be required to obtain additional endorsements as necessary.
  • Ability to use computers, tablets, and smartphones for the purpose of utilizing various software for data entry and online training.
  • Ability to meet visual demands required to operate equipment, to read and follow regulatory signs, street signs, and roadway markings, and to follow all traffic laws in order to operate equipment safely.
  • Ability to understand and complete safety trainings and perform all duties safely in accordance with safety policies and UOSH/OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to operate a full range of light to heavy equipment and various hand-powered tools as required, including but not limited to: 3 and 4-wheel mechanical sweepers, truck-mounted vacuum sweepers, regenerative air sweepers, and special-purpose mini sweepers. Front-end loaders, backhoes, 10-wheeler, roll-off leaf trucks, and bobtails. Tractor trailer heavy equipment transport of any weight capacity without restriction.
  • Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations to compute tonnage, mileage, or time.
  • Ability to relate well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public in varying circumstances.

Working Conditions:

  • Moderate-to-heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift weights up to 75 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions, must sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat and cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease. Exposure to vehicular traffic while working in the public roadway. Exposure to herbicides which may pose health, environmental, and/or occupational hazards if improperly handled. Potential exposure to toxic or waste materials, infectious rodents, and insects.
  • Frequent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and demands of the job.
  • Unconventional working hours and subject to 24-hour call as specified in the City's snow removal program or for emergency operations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Public Services - Streets

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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