Street Department - Equipment Operator II - City of McPherson

Job Summary Responsible for operating and maintaining department equipment, assists with maintenance and repairs to city streets, alleys and storm sewer collection systems for the City of McPherson. This position is non-exempt and has an hourly range of $21.88-$31.48. Job Competencies and Essential Job Functions Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule, shift assignments, and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. · Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work, including digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, spraying herbicides, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, painting, street patching, and curb repair · Operates motor-driven equipment and dump trucks on streets, highways, and over terrain · Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment · Performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment · Cleans, maintains, and stores painting equipment · Operates hand and portable tools · Places traffic control devices and warning signs in accordance with MUTCD and monitors traffic flow · Fabricates and installs street signs and cleans storm drains, drainage ditches and culverts · Uses chemicals and/or other supplies · Provides and participates in emergency responses which may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations and other · Operates various power-driven equipment including aerial lift, air compressor, grinders, trucks, front loader, and skid steer · Enforces compliance with federal, state, and local regulations · Performs other duties as assigned · Complies with all organizational and departmental policies · Operates required equipment/tools · Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information (oral, written, or electronic) · Consistent and reliable attendance is required; employees must report to work regularly, on time, and in accordance with their assigned schedule Position Requirements and Qualifications To perform this job 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 / Experience requirements: · High school diploma or equivalent · Four years of similar or related experience Licenses / Certifications: · Valid Kansas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and maintain a good driving record · Completed training in Confined Space, trench safety, MUTCD and equipment maintenance-operation training for operator in training Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Working knowledge of concrete work, equipment maintenance, signing procedures, work zone safety procedures and road construction techniques and repairs · Strong time management and prioritization · Independent work capability · Quick decision-making and sound judgment · Project and priority management · Strong communication and problem-solving skills · Proficiency in math, spelling, computer use, and calculators · Professional and courteous demeanor · High attention to detail