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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Austin Water Equipment Operator
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 18811 Salary Grade: WB2
Approved: June 11, 1998 Last Revised: July 02, 2018

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to driving and operating equipment, and provides equipment operation support. Performs work that is varied and moderately complex with assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Operates a variety of powered equipment, which may include tractor trailers, backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, lift trucks, scarabs, trommel screens, water trucks, bobcats, trenchers, vacuum trucks, sludge tank trucks, and cranes.
  2. Operates vehicles/equipment according to Federal/State requirements and City policies/procedures.
  3. Calculates figures, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports.
  4. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment by checking fluids, lubrication, adjusting belts, conducting pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections, and maintaining reports of maintenance activities.
  5. Recommends changes to methods, operations, sequences, and set procedures for work assigned.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of basic diagnostic techniques and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of methods and precautions for handling and transporting hazardous materials and chemicals.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal requirements for operating commercial vehicles and specialized heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to operate commercial vehicles and specialized heavy equipment.
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
  • Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, and control panels.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in equipment operations, including one (1) year of experience in specialized utility equipment.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Current Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. May require specific endorsements.
  • To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
  • Positions in the Lift Stations Division must be certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry within six (6) months of employment.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.