Street Department- Equipment Operator I

Job:                             Equipment Operator I

Department:            Street

Pay Rate:                   Grade 10 - $11.45 

Hours:                        Day Hours    occasional overtime will be required

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Street Superintendent or Foreman, the employee operates light to medium duty trucks and equipment to complete assigned tasks. The employee also performs other tasks associated with maintaining streets and rights-of-way, including the use of hand and power tools. Performs routine labor and other duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates light to medium equipment such as dump trucks, tractor, backhoe, street sweeper, etc.
• Ensures that trucks are properly loaded, hauls materials, unloads and spreads materials
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle and equipment
• Operates hand tools and power tools as necessary
• Performs flagman duties
• Cleans out ditches and pipes
• Performs concrete work as necessary
• Clears debris from streets and rights of way
• Performs routine manual labor and all other duties as necessary

Job Requirements:

Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED.  Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Must have a driving record suitable for insurability.  Must be able to operate light to heavy duty trucks, backhoe, and tractor. Must be able to operate various power and hand tools. Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public. Must be able to read and understand work orders. Able to read maps. Basic computer skills required to be able to enter and complete work orders, perform inspections, etc. Able to work in inclement weather conditions. Able to lift 100 pounds.  Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required and able to respond after hours for emergencies.  Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending). 

Posting Dates:  8/4/20 – 8/10/20

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.   

Applicants must meet all requirements.  External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application, or obtain one from the City website at alexandercityal.gov.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer