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Assists in training and supervising other equipment operators. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Limited supervisory responsibilities. No budgetary responsibility.\nSupervisory Responsibility\nIntegral to the position of Equipment Operator IV is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperates including but not limited to motor grader, tracked excavator, backhoe, sheep foot, jet rod, loader and dump truck in the maintenance and repair of streets.\nAssists in directing and supervising other equipment operators in effective and safe operation of assigned heavy equipment.\nTrains other employees in the safe and effective operation of machinery and equipment as needed.\nCleans and PERFORMS general maintenance on assigned equipment.\nTracks of time and materials in Cartegraph\nServes as crew leader in absence of foreman. \nOther Duties and Responsibilities\nPerforms all other related duties as assigned.\n Required (Essential) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities\nSkills in operating heavy equipment.\nKnowledge of general street maintenance and construction procedures.\nAbility to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.\nValid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.\nAbility to read blueprints, grade stakes, and topographical plans.\nAbility to shoot grades and level ground to established grades preferred.\nRequired to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.\nMaterials and Equipment Directly Used\nOperates a variety of equipment including motor grader, oil distributor, backhoe, sheep foot, jet rod, high loader, dump truck and all other heavy equipment used in the maintenance and repair of streets. May use hand tools associated with operator maintenance. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.\nWorking Environment/Physical Requirements\nWork is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from office with controlled environment, to outside tasks performed under a range of extreme weather conditions of cold, heat, windy and wet. Majority of work will be performed in live traffic. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate equipment with dexterity. Work involves bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching. Must have ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 90 pounds or assist in lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.\nEmployee Behavior and Conduct\nCity employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.\nEducation\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required. 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