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City of Muskogee · 4 months ago

Public Works Equipment Operator I (Streets)

Muskogee, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$14/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

City of Muskogee is looking for a Public Works Equipment Operator I to perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city facilities, including water distribution systems, streets, and sewers. The role involves operating various types of construction equipment and performing general manual labor as needed.

EducationGovernmentMedia and EntertainmentPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Participates in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves, distribution and service lines, meter and valve boxes and other related facilities

Operates backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, power rodder, flusher truck, forklift, trencher, street broom water truck, grader, bulldozer, tractor, paint machine, thermoplastic machine, thermoplastic trailer pre-melter, glue sprayer, grinder, vacuum, blower, sign post driver, street sweeper and other light to medium construction equipment

Performs skilled service and maintenance as pipefitting, water taps, boring or pushing under roadways, hydrostatic testing, bacteriological sampling, brick and rock laying, cement work, painting and remodeling, plumbing, carpentry and mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation

Performs general manual labor as required

Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis

Qualification

Class B CDLEquipment operationMechanical tools usageMaintenance experienceManual laborSafety precautionsVerbal instructionsWritten instructionsReading plans

Required

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades

One year of experience in the operation of trucks and light to medium construction equipment

Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work

Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to use mechanical tools and equipment

Ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment

Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing

Frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds

Occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds

Frequent reaching, handling and twisting

Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing

Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks

Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential

Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam

Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL is required

Must possess a class “C” Water license issued by the State Department of Health, or ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment if position is in water or sewer

Must obtain a chemical applications license if position is in environmental control