Operating Engineer, Universal - Urban Forestry and Building and Street Repair - Public Works (7[...]

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer, Universal safely operates heavy construction equipment (such as backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, milling machines, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors, and tub grinders) in conjunction with the maintenance and construction of roads, streets, and underground utilities. The successful candidate will also perform maintenance and repair servicing (greasing, cleaning, and inspecting) of the equipment. The essential functions of this job include:

1. Operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors, and tub grinders.
2. Performing maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning, and inspecting equipment.
3. Calculating loads using equipment load charts.

This position may require the ability to wear appropriate forms of safety protection equipment such as ear protectors, eye goggles, respirators, and safety vests.

Important and Essential Duties:

As an Operating Engineer, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and extended forklifts to hoist machinery, construction materials, chemicals, vegetation, etc. in connection with various construction and maintenance projects.
2. Operating motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, planers, pavers, milling machines, and tub grinders in connection with construction and maintenance projects.
3. Servicing and making minor repairs to heavy equipment; tasks include lubrication of equipment, changing oil and oil filter, etc.
4. Operating backhoes, loaders, and bulldozers to trench and excavate areas and remove debris; or to load and backfill materials in connection with sewer and street repair, mudslide prevention, dam maintenance, and other projects.
5. Operating tractors with agricultural attachments such as rototillers and rotary mowers to clear areas for weed and fire control.
6. Operating an air compressor to operate pneumatic tools and other construction equipment.
7. Preparing and maintaining routine records of equipment operations.

Working Conditions:

This position requires sustained physical effort frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions, being exposed to hazardous materials, raw sewage, and loud noises; and may include working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or temporarily outside the San Francisco city limits.