Summary The position of Equipment Operator II can encompass a variety of tasks, depending on crew. These duties consist of but are not limited to: The Operation of various @types of heavy equipment such as Loaders, Backhoes, rollers etc., as part of the Reconstruction Crew. The patching of potholes and utility cuts as part of the Asphalt (Patch) Crew, and the operation of a bucket truck while trimming and removing vegetation along City ROW as part of the Forestry Crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities by Crew Assignments

Reconstruction Crew

Operates loaders, backhoe, and gradall in street reconstruction work and full depth repair work. Remove asphalt and concrete, excavate sub-grade to desired grade and load dump trucks.

Operates various trucks: dump truck, backhoe, loader, roller, etc. while performing tasks related to street reconstruction and maintenance of City streets, alleys, drainages, rights-of-way, and other property

Hauls dirt, grass, road base, asphalt, water, pipe, equipment, debris, and other material used

Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking

Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment

Forestry Crew

Assists on a crew to trim and cut trees along City streets and alleys

Chips tree limbs and brush or to load them on a dump truck

Clears trees, brush and vines from drainages and creeks and reviews for stoppage

Drainage Crew

Operates backhoes, loader, and other various equipment: dump truck, backhoe, wheel loader, dozer, boom mower, excavator, etc. while performing tasks related to the maintenance of City creeks, detention ponds, and drainage channels

Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking

Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment

Sweeper Crew

Operates a regenerative air street sweeper following an established route to sweep City streets, and other areas as assigned

Deposits sweeping debris at landfill, and fill truck with water

Completes daily maintenance of truck, ensuring that hopper and screens in sweeper body are cleaned, and all safety equipment (rotating beacon light, flashing lights, camera, etc.) are always operational.

Assembles gutter brooms for sweeper, sweeping before and after asphalt and seal coat work, and sweeping other City of Temple areas when assigned

Asphalt Repair Crew

Operates patch truck in the patching of potholes, utility cuts in streets and alleys

Prepares jobsite and lay asphalt material for new construction, overlay and major street repairs

All Crew Member Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Takes on leadership role in absence of Crew Leader

Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills and frozen streets, etc

Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed

Rotates on-call for nights, weekends, and emergency calls

Follows policies, procedures, safety guidelines and inspections of equipment and tools

Performs other duties as assigned

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