CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Effective: 1/12/01
Range G-62
Respirator Class: 2

DEFINITION
Operate various heavy and light construction equipment used in the construction and repair of sewer lines and structures. When not operating equipment, participate as a Maintenance Crew Member in the construction, repair, cleaning, and inspection of the sewer collection system and the potable and reclaimed water system.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The use of respiratory equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.)) may be required for this position. Therefore, the Construction Equipment Operator will be required to be free of facial hair that would interfere with the use of a respirator for annual fit tests and for any occasion which requires the use of respiratory equipment to comply with the District's respiratory program and Cal/OSHA standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receive general supervision from Maintenance Supervisors. May receive technical supervision from Maintenance Crew Leaders.
• May exercise technical supervision over Maintenance Crew Members.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate sewer construction and maintenance equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, and rollers in the repair and installation of structures and sewer lines.
• Drive heavy-duty trucks with trailers transporting equipment or other materials.
• Make operating adjustments, modifications and minor repairs to the equipment.
• Serve as competent person during projects involving underground excavation.
• Maintain safe working methods in all operations.
• Participate in general sewer maintenance work when not operating equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lubricate and service equipment as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Purpose, uses, operation, and maintenance of sewer construction equipment, including backhoes, loaders, paving breakers, bulldozers, paving rollers, trucks, and trailers.
• Tools, equipment, standards and methods used in the construction, repair, cleaning, locating and inspection of the sewer collection system.
• Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis analyze jobsite conditions to identify safe and productive backhoe set-up, identify location of underground utilities, interpret maps and TV reports, know how to perform underground work, and observe safety precautions.
• Intermittently sit while operating heavy equipment, walk around job sites, bend while cutting pipe, climb in and out of trenches, kneel while digging around pipes, perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, and lift or carry weight of over 100 pounds; and hear traffic noise and observe oncoming traffic for safety. May be required to communicate via radio/cellular phone.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Make minor emergency repairs to equipment.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Diagnose and report the need of equipment repairs when necessary.
• Perform heavy manual tasks.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public.
• Learn and observe all appropriate safety precautions as required by the District including, but not limited to, Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, the District's Respiratory Protection Program, and District Safety Directives.
• Work shift, on-call, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Special Physical Requirements:

• May be required to enter confined space and/or respond in an emergency. Must be able to wear S.C.B.A. and perform confined space entry and emergency response duties in protective clothing and equipment including S.C.B.A. weighing 32 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Three years of experience involving the regular operation of equipment used in sewer construction and repair.

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's License. Must meet all written, physical, testing, and notification requirements established by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Newly hired or promoted employees must meet this requirement prior to successful completion of probationary status.
• Possession of valid special endorsement to Class A California Driver's License to operate trucks with manual transmissions, air brakes and bulk liquid loads.
• Possession of a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association Technical Certification Program.
• Successful completion of an approved course as a California Competent Person.
• Successful completion of District training programs in boom truck and forklift operations within probationary period.