Equipment Operator III

Date Revised: 1/31/2019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Equipment Operator III

Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 60021

Salary Grade: D

Summary

Incumbents in the Equipment Operator series operate a variety of heavy equipment including front end loaders, backhoes, track-hoes, dozers, road-graders, and fork lifts. Incumbents dig underground electrical, water, and steam lines, and prepare sites for projects. Incumbents install, maintain, and repair underground and culinary water systems.

Typical Functions

1. Installs and repairs 4” and larger irrigation lines.2. Uses heavy equipment to dig underground electrical, water, and steam lines.3. Installs and repairs underground water and culinary water systems. 4. Operates heavy equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, and other related

assignments.5. Performs snow removal for University streets and parking lots.6. Performs preventive maintenance on culinary valves and storm drains.7. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.8. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.9. Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site.10. Responds to emergency on-call situations.11. Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to operate heavy equipment.2. Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.3. Skilled with hand and power tools applicable to trade.4. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes.5. Skilled at record maintenance.6. Basic computer skills.7. Customer service skills.8. Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility piping systems.9. Skilled in the design, fabrication, joining, and repair of metals, piping, equipment, and

structures.10. Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.

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11. Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure, checking oil, and water levels.

12. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.13. Ability to work without supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of directly related work experience in utility maintenance/equipment operation is required. Possession of Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.

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8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated or threatening.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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