Heavy Machine Operator (Streets & Sewers)

This is a responsible level of skilled work in the operation of both light and heavy public works equipment.

Work involves the skilled operation of heavy public works equipment. Assignments include general maintenance work requiring utilization of heavy equipment, the general servicing and reporting of operating defects observed on equipment assigned. Performs as lead man if assigned. Work is performed independently or with a crew under general supervision, and is reviewed through inspections of completed work to verify the finishing of assignments according to established maintenance standards and instructions.

(Any position may not include all of the specific duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.)

1. Operates heavy equipment including front-end loaders, motor graders, back-hoe, loader, asphalt rollers, high pressure water and vacuum sewer cleaning equipment and closed circuit television sewer inspection equipment on an independent assignment or with a work crew; checks equipment for proper servicing, operation, and required repair; reports any needed servicing and repair; checks battery, lights, fuel, and oil levels; washes equipment.

2. Operates front end loader picking up snow, excavated material, bulk construction material and loads same on dump trucks.

3. Operates front end loader plowing snow.

4. Operates motor grader when grading streets and other areas.

5. Operates backhoe in digging ditches to repair utilities.

6. Operates asphalt rollers compacting asphalt in patching streets.

7. Operates high pressure water and vacuum sewer cleaning equipment in the cleaning of sanitary and storm sewers.

8. Operates closed circuit television sewer inspection equipment inspecting sanitary and storm sewers.

9. Performs all general duties listed in position #3025 Crew Leader, Public Service Department, Street and Sewer Division.

10. Performs related work as required.

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational/technical school; considerable experience in work in the operation/maintenance of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the following knowledges, abilities, and skills:

Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of light and heavy public works equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of heavy public works equipment work.

Considerable knowledge of the traffic laws and ordinances.

Considerable knowledge of maintenance work requirements related to equipment operations and in the areas of assignment.

Ability to operate assigned equipment in an independent and safe manner with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to direct and otherwise supervise an assigned general laboring crew.

Ability to understand and follow general oral and written instructions.

Ability to deal with the public in both general and difficult work situations.

Skill in the use and care of light and heavy public works equipment including front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoe loaders, asphalt rollers, high pressure water and vacuum sewer cleaning equipment, closed circuit television inspection equipment, and other mechanized equipment.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Drivers License.