The City of Rogers is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Public Works Maintenance III – HEO (Heavy Equipment Operator). Performance of semi-skilled maintenance responsibilities in all department areas, including but not limited to maintenance and repair of City streets, parks, public infrastructure, and equipment, and other duties as assigned by the Streets and Stormwater Supervisor. Minimum qualifications include Class A MN DL with tanker and air brake endorsements, minimum two years operator’s experience, High School diploma or equivalent, and ability to pass pre-employment background.
Preferred qualifications are listed in the posting/position description below.
Title: Parks Maintenance III - HEO
Department: Public Works
Accountable To: Street and Stormwater Supervisor
Supervision of Others: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Salary Grade: 9
Salary: $32.70 to $43.04 hourly
Closing: September 14th, 4 p.m.
Perform skilled maintenance responsibilities in all department areas with limited supervision, including but not limited to repair of public infrastructure and equipment and other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director.
Safety Requirements and Required Competencies:
Interacts with co-workers and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Helps to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture by following the associated Respectful Workplace policy.
Participates in all citywide safety training and applies learned skills in the workplace.
Use all supplied safety equipment in the intended safe manner and replace as needed.
Utilizes all city-supplied tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all related safety manuals, Fleet Safety & Efficiency policy, and Information Systems Policy (IT policy).
Perform skilled work under direct supervision and independently as directed.
Read and understand written instructions such as operating manuals.
Perform basic mathematical calculations and utilize basic computer skills.
Specific Duties - Parks
Maintain and install all turf surfaces, mowing, trimming, seeding, sodding and fertilizing.
Performs landscape maintenance including tree trimming, planting, rock/mulch placement and all irrigation repairs and installations as needed.
Regular debris collection and seasonal fall clean-up of parks and public spaces.
Dragging, stripping, and leveling of athletic fields to provide competitive play.
Performs rink and ice maintenance and flooding.
Constructs and maintain trails, sidewalks and or paths with light to medium equipment and manual labor.
Installs, maintains, and cleans playgrounds and related equipment and surfaces.
Performs tree and shrub maintenance activities such as trimming, removal, clearing and grubbing, along with planting and fertilizing, and removal of dead and/or diseased trees.
Mixes and safely applies chemicals to turf, trees, shrubs, and plants under the direction of a certified applicator.
Misc. painting, cleaning, general carpentry and repairing of public spaces and parks.
Specific Duties - Streets
Prepares streets for bituminous patching or overlay, sweeping, patching, and application of tack coat and/or bituminous materials; also performs routine crack sealing of asphalt.
Performs skilled operations with paving and compaction equipment related to placing and compacting bituminous materials on city streets.
Performs heavy equipment operations of all excavation equipment/backhoes during repair or replacement of pipes, placing and compacting soil, and replacing and/or repairing concrete.
Operates motor grader in a safe and efficient manner during the placement and compaction of all gravel surface operations.
Loads and hauls materials for construction and maintenance of city streets and public properties, along with hauling debris to proper disposal sites.
Operates all specialized mower equipment in the periodic and seasonal mowing of Right-of-Way and public outlot properties. Including vegetative maintenance, mowing, trimming, spraying, and shoulder maintenance.
Operates all specialized types of street sweeping equipment utilized in periodic and seasonal street cleaning and debris management of all paved surfaces, parking lots, and public rights-of-way. Properly documents the disposal of collected debris and material.
Performs all street sign production with Sign CADD computer and cutting machines to maintain adequate inventory and emergency sign replacement. Also maintains all street markings and street signs in a safe, visible manner, in accordance with adopted state and federal manuals.
Operates the sign crane vehicle in a safe and efficient manner with a hydraulic boom lift and pneumatic signpost driving and removal equipment.
Performs safe and efficient use of temporary traffic control devices in temporary and moving traffic work zones.
Performs all maintenance on city storm sewer structures, catch basins, and piping.
Responsible for performing routine preventative care, cleaning, and maintenance on supplied city equipment and vehicles.
Specific Duties - Utilities
Perform inspection of plant, water treatment, distribution equipment, lift stations and electrical equipment.
Operates all specialized types of sewer cleaning equipment utilized in the jetting and vacuuming of debris from sanitary and storm sewers. Responsible for the proper documentation and disposal of collected debris and material.
Performs heavy equipment operations of all excavation backhoes and equipment during repair or replacement of pipes, placing and compacting soil, and replacing and/or repairing street sections.
Performs routine hydrant maintenance, exercising and flushing, along with emergency repairs as needed.
Performs maintenance and repairs on water distribution equipment and infrastructure, including meters, pumps, piping, valves, and fittings, in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs utility location service using computer and utility maps as well as specialized line tracing and underground locator equipment.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the sewer collection system, including but not limited to lift stations, manholes, and sewer mains.
Perform maintenance functions under hazardous conditions, including entering confined spaces, working in public streets and highway work zones, and climbing ladders and elevated water towers, as needed, with the safe and efficient use of supplied life-safety equipment.
Perform manual tasks related to repair of city streets including replacing or patching pipes, compacting soil, placing and compacting bituminous, and replacing and/or repairing concrete. Assist and work with streets personnel to place traffic control devices in temporary work zones.
Winter Maintenance Items
Operates equipment in extreme weather conditions to remove snow and ice for safe vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Assists in the mounting and maintenance of plow and sanding equipment as needed.
Plow assigned routes curb to curb in a safe and controlled fashion utilizing appropriate equipment with minimal damage to curbs, mailboxes, sod and other hazards in the public ROW or public property.
Applies proper amount and type of ice control chemicals in accordance with winter ice control policy to facilitate effective deicing of public streets, sidewalks, and trails. Records and documents the amount of material used.
Be available for call-in and overnight operations during snow emergencies and unscheduled snow removal operations.
Equipment Uses and Operations
Performs safe and efficient use of all light and medium equipment, along with limited heavy equipment. Requires the ability to safely and efficiently operate all city-supplied vehicles up to and including 26,000 lbs. GVWR.
Additionally, MEO class employees must be proficient in operating vehicles of 26,001 or larger, limited to class B – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Performs proper CDL inspections/pre-operation checks prior to equipment operations.
Operates pickups, small and large dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steer, limited-sized forklifts, tractors, snowplows, and limited-sized excavation equipment.
Other duties, including but not limited to
Right of Debris removal
Fabrication and repair with use of welder, torches and carpentry tools.
Material hauling, handling and distribution to city properties and or buildings as directed.
Informing supervisors of damaged or unsafe materials and conditions of City equipment, facilities or other property related items.
Assist other departments as needed.
Expected to deal with the following:
Willingness to work long and unusual hours when weather conditions cause snow removal or for other emergency or unusual road maintenance requirements.
The ability to work in severe weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Willingness to be on call when weather conditions may dictate early starts on regular working days and on weekends.
Willingness to plan vacations or time off when the chances for emergency or unusual weather conditions are the least expected.
Works in or on public works equipment in a variety of weather conditions.
Works in City Park and Municipally owned properties.
Works on the road or in the road right-of-way.
Work includes inside and outdoor environments.
Strength and movement: Work requires lifting, reaching, shoveling, pounding, digging, and sweeping.
Sensory ability: Vision must be sufficient to read signs; distant vision (20/40 or better) is required; must have depth discrimination; and hearing must be able to detect all warning signals.
Level of exertion: Work is sometimes heavy, requiring lifting of 80 pounds or more.
Pre-Employment Medical Screening and Drug and Alcohol Test
Ability to pass routine or random drug and alcohol testing.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years of operator experience in the related field.
Must be physically able to meet the listed physical requirements
Must have a current, valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s License, with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements.
Maintain a valid health card and participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program.
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