Light Equipment Operator - ESD

Job Definition

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

The City of Superior is currently seeking applications for a full-time Light Equipment Operator in the Environmental Services Division

• Wastewater Treatment.

Driver License/Endorsement Requirement: Must possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire date.The City can assist with this process - including the new Entry Level Driver Training requirements.

Starting Wage Range:$22.57. Opportunities to work in higher paying positions.

Work Location:Environmental Services Dept, 51 E. 1st Street, Superior, WI 54880

Work Schedule:Monday

• Friday 7:00 am

• 3:00 pm and as needed otherwise (40 hours/week).

Benefits:Health/Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, WI Retirement System, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, 11 Paid Holidays. Paid time off available on day 1! Please See BENEFITS tab for more information!

Other Benefit Options Include: Deferred Compensation-457 plan, Roth 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Benefits, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Hospital Plan, and Term Life (all 100% employee contributed); Employee Assistance Program, Superior Municipal Employees Credit Union Membership.

The City of Superior has a well-being committee in place to build a culture that supports all areas of well-being for employees. The City of Superior Wellness Committee is committed to connecting employees with resources for healthy living, including mental, physical, and emotional services.

The City of Superior has a labor-management committee that meets monthly to develop and maintain a productive relationship between employees, improve communication between employees, and contribute ideas openly to create a better work environment.

DEFINITION:

Performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labor as well as skilled work of a varied nature in the operation of motorized equipment categorized as light equipment; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor as well as in the operation of multi-purpose equipment requiring a degree of skill, especially in working grades and in operating equipment more efficiently and safely. Employees in this class are trained to operate the full range of light equipment but may be assigned to operate specific equipment for their assignment. Standard procedures are followed and the work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation by a supervisor. The Light Equipment Operator differs from the higher class of Medium Equipment Operator based upon the equipment operated, although, a Light Equipment Operator may train to operate higher rated equipment.

Employment Standards

TYPICAL TASKS:

1.Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.Operate trailer mounted pumps and a trailer mounted pressure washer.

3.Maintains and cleans facilities, equipment, structures, and pipes.

4.Assists in the repair, rehabilitation, inspection, and replacement of structures, pipes, pumps and related equipment.

5.Picks up refuse cans at facilities.

6.Performs painting as needed to include brush, roller, and non-commercial power tools.

7.Assist Maintenance Technicians and Engineering staff as required.

8.Fuels, cleans, greases, maintains, and inspects equipment.

9.Perform confined space entry, with training, and utilizing all related safety equipment.

10. Fills in for Plant Operator, which works rotating schedules/shifts as directed or assigned.

11. Operates a jackhammer, chain saw, and other small power tools.

12. Perform tasks related to traffic control.

13. Completes daily logs, work orders, inspection reports, and other records or reports as required, providing complete documentation of necessary information.

14. Refers problems and citizen or customer complaints to Supervisor.

15. Responds to emergency and overtime call outs as required performing necessary activities and referring questions or problems to the Working Foreman or Supervisor.

16. Maintain facilities by plowing, snow blowing, and shoveling.

17. Operate truck under 26,000 pound limit.

18. Operate a front-end loader and backhoe with proper training.

19. Operate various equipment as required.

20. Assists in the operation of jetting and vactoring equipment.

21. Assists with pouring concrete and blacktop patching.

22. Observes safety precautions so as to prevent accidents to crew and equipment.

23. Uses Maximo work order system.

24. Performs related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledges:

Working knowledge of:

• Road maintenance and construction procedures, materials, and equipment.

• Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing light equipment operator tasks.

Ability to:

• Operate multi-purpose motorized equipment in a thorough, effective and efficient manner.

• Use and care for tools and equipment used in the general maintenance, construction and repair work.

• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

• Make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.

• Keep records for billing purposes.

• Work under adverse weather conditions.

• Safely lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.

• Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Requirements/Special Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

Equivalent to high school graduation or possession of GED certification and six months experience performing laboring tasks in the operation of road equipment and in road construction or maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Skills Test Requirement: Operation of multi-purpose light equipment.

Driver License Requirement: ESD Wastewater Treatment employees must obtain a valid class B Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire.

Residency Requirement: No residency requirement.

Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation as required by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.

Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass medical examination as required for the occupation unit including a lifting capacity test.

Drug/Alcohol Testing Requirement: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to drug/alcohol testing as prescribed by U.S. Department of Transportation standards.