Streets Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

Streets Heavy Equipment OperatorWorks assisting the streets heavy equipment operator 1 or 2. Performs manual labor accomplishing all tasks associated with street operations including: operating various types of heavy equipment to excavate, grade or level earth for streets, alleys, sidewalks or other construction sites; fine grades, slopes, inclines, ramps, curves and unimproved streets and alleys. Performs work on all types of roadway surface from maintenance work to new construction. This includes but is not limited to asphalt, concrete and unimproved surfaces.

This work involves the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance work, and other duties as assigned. Learns operation of loader, road graders, skid loaders, dump truck, in digging of ditches, cutting down slopes, and loading rock/gravel/snow on trucks. Performs emergency operations for various natural disasters to include, floods and storms. This position is a probationary position to assess employee's ability to receive and follow instruction.

Probationary period also allows employee time to complete necessary certifications and trainings before being classified as a street's heavy equipment operator 1.Reports to the Streets SuperintendentPerforms daily required service checks on equipment to be used for the day including checking and filling; fluids, pressures, and grease points. Cleaning machinery as necessary. Ensures that equipment is operating correctly and reports any suspected malfunctions or safety issues.The primary duties of work are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions.Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required.Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as required.The job position summary, duties and responsibilities is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies with this job.

Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsPosition competenciesEquipment OperationsKnowledge of principles, methods and techniques of heavy and light equipment operation.Attentive to surroundings, preventing injury or damage to people, physical assets, or work in place.Knowledge of correct equipment fuel, liquid, or pressure levels necessary for safe operation equipment and reduced stress on equipment.Knowledge of correct lock out tag systems to be in place when performing equipment maintenance.Knowledge of equipment functional controls and their proper applications.Knowledge of proper attachment of structural connection points for equipment accessories including hydraulic or electrical connections.Asphalt ApplicationsKnowledge of material safety data sheet for each individual component and it's application.Knowledge of different mixes and or products typically used and their correct name and general characteristics.Knowledge of product placement requirements to achieve acceptable final product result.Concrete ApplicationsKnowledge of material safety data sheet for each individual component and it's applicationKnowledge of different mixes and or products typically used and their correct name and general characteristicsKnowledge of concrete formwork: connections, applications, and structural ability.Knowledge of product placement and finishing requirements to achieve acceptable final product result.Snow & Ice ApplicationsKnowledge of material safety data sheet for each individual component and it's application.Knowledge of route prioritization and correct plowing procedure and direction for different routes.Safety ProceduresKnowledge of traffic laws as they pertain to the operation of heavy equipment and minor maintenance requirements of heavy equipment.Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work in the performance of assigned duties.Knowledge of city streets & alleys; locations, speeds, directions, compositions, and thicknesses.RequirementsHigh school graduation or equivalent.Work to obtain Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class A – (6 months from hire date)Air Brake EndorsementTanker Endorsement – may be optionally requiredAutomatic TransmissionStandard Transmission – may be optionally requiredObtain OSHA 10 hour certification (1 year from hire date)Will complete one year of on the job training minimum.Work to obtain certifications in: (max 3 years from date of hire)National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certification: Core CurriculumNational Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certification: Heavy Equipment Operations – Level 1, or reciprocal type of heavy equipment operation training certification.Receive City of Pittsburg internal program certificate for training related to applicable asphalt practices, basic concrete knowledge, and entry level equipment operations. Test to be based off equipment standards, National Ready Mix Association information, American Concrete Institute, the US Army Corps of Engineers, National Asphalt Pavement Association, and the American Public Works Association training materials.Basic competencies using micro-soft products such as outlook, word, and excel.Basic competencies to utilize smart phones, tablets, and computers for communicating, corresponding, and processing work orders.