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Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 CITY OF RIDGEFIELD, WA JOB DESCRIPTION PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 104.5 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE A heavy equipment operator works independently and with crews, and is responsible for operating equipment associated with maintenance and repair activities. Duties include operation and minor maintenance of a wide variety of heavy equipment and providing training and work direction to others. Equipment includes but is not limited to backhoes, excavating machinery, dump trucks, skid steers, street sweepers, and other large vehicles. Also performs routine duties normally involving physical labor for the maintenance of City streets and rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, parks, and general facilities. Works with field crew personnel and performs skilled work in construction, maintenance, and related service activities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Works under the general supervision of the Facility Supervisor, who assigns major tasks and duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. 1. Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment. Operate and maintain auxiliary mechanical equipment, electronics and attachments used with heavy equipment. 2. Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water and tires. 3. Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with health and safety regulations. 4. Provide training in the safe operation of equipment. Assist and lead coworkers to complete work assignments. 5. Perform routine maintenance and repairs. 6. Load, unload, lift and move a variety of materials and equipment. 7. May be subject to emergency call out during non-working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays. 8. Work as part of a maintenance crew. May clean streets, parks, and rights-of-way of general debris, cuts grass, applies pesticide, and trims shrubs, trees, and other vegetation along street Public Works Maintenance Worker II Page 2 of 3 City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 rights-of-way, plants, waters, and maintains landscaped areas, and maintains striping and signage within rights-of-way. 9. Operate a variety of tools, such as a jackhammer, tamper, lawn mower, and carpentry tools. 10. Assist in the overall maintenance and repair of City-owned equipment and facilities, including buildings. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Experience: Two years’ experience in the directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 3. Certifications/Licenses: • Valid Washington State driver’s license with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations. • Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License. • Within six (6) months of employment, required to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator License, an Industrial First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagging and Traffic Control Card. • Within one (1) year of employment, required to obtain Blood Borne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation, and Trenching and Shoring training. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Principles, practices and standards for operation, care and maintenance of heavy equipment. • Operation of public works systems. • The requirements to operate machinery in a safe manner. Skills/Abilities: • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the general public. • Communicate respectfully and tactfully with co-workers and customers (internal and external). • Follow instructions. • Critical thinking, problem solving and ability to make decisions that prevent accidents and damage to property. • Use small office equipment and computers. All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy; specifically: work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and consistently provide quality service. Public Works Maintenance Worker II Page 3 of 3 City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an outdoor environment, in all weather conditions and terrains. Work may likely expose the employee to inclement weather and safety hazards such as falling objects, noise and vibration, dust and dirt, fumes and odor and potentially hazardous materials and equipment,. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances, identify and distinguish colors, observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. • Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery. • Good motor coordination and depth perception, climbing, lifting and bending. Requires use of hand and foot controls and sustaining significant amount of vibration. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.