Street Operator I - Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Street Operator I - Heavy Equipment Operator

Street Division - Public Works

Salary: Grade 130/Step 1 = $49,857.60 annually or $4,154.80 monthly

Application forms are available at City Hall Human Resources Office, 20 N. Maple, Watertown, SD 57201. 

A completed City application must be submitted to the Human Resources Department at City Hall in order to be considered. 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position performs manual labor and equipment operation to perform road repairs, snow removal, and other assignments and to assist with overall department operations.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Safely operates heavy and light construction equipment, machinery, and tools for maintenance and construction related operations.
2. Performs general road maintenance and related activities including flagging traffic, mowing, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repair and pouring, clearing brush and trees, vegetation control, sweeping, routing and sealing road cracks, and removing dead animals and trash.
3. Sprays herbicides/pesticides to control weeds/mosquitoes on City property.
4. Maintains ditch, waterways, and storm drain for proper drainage.
5. Maintains street signage.
6. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
7. Performs snow removal operations.
8. Installs sandbags for emergency flood control.
9. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
10. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
11. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
12. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
13. Completes written records of labor and materials used for each work project.
14. Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
15. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/equivalent with two (2) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment
• Valid Class A CDL, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire
o Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
o No endorsements required for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic mechanical ability
• Welding/fabrication experience
• Work zone safety proficiency
• MSHA and Hazmat certification
• First Aid and CPR certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire


Veteran’s preference points are acknowledged in the City’s hiring process.

The City of Watertown’s Personnel Policy, including the City’s policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Finance Office or on our website at www.watertownsd.us. The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.


Human Resources Office
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA