Streets Equipment Operator

Job Title: Equipment Operator Department: PW50 Street Maintenance Reports To: Street Maintenance Superintendent FLSA Status: nonexempt Pay Grade: 06 Approved By: General Manager Approved Date: February 4, 2021 SUMMARY Assist on Village street projects, common properties, right-of-way, and drainage structures requiring varied experience.

May be required to receive and log construction materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates motorized maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, dozers, and graders. Load and unload trucks and carrying of heavy materials. Maintain records of all incoming and outgoing material used in construction or repair. Ability to lift heavy objects. Follows all Property Owner Association (POA) policies and safety rules making sure work is conducted in a safe efficient manner.

Installs street signs, cuts trees, grass, and brush and maintains drainage ways. May be required to maintain count on all inventory material, ensure adequate supply is maintained, and enter material transfers into computer. Make asphalt road repairs and act as a flag person. May be required to obtain a CDL license, drive a POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.

This position is subject to on duty lunch periods. An on-duty meal period is one in which the employee is not relieved of all duties. Other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job safely and successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have ability to learn methods and practices used in construction work. Must have ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions. Some computer skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read and understand utility pipe plans. Ability to read and understand street plans. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Requires a valid Arkansas drivers’ license and a clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Must have the ability to obtain a Class “A” CDL. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a safety-sensitive position . EEO Statement HSVPOA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

HSVPOA is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.