Rev. 12/97

City of San José
SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3345)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in supervising and leading crews in operating heavy motorized construction equipment. Requires a high degree of skill in the maintenance of City streets and sewer lines, and in the conduct of wastewater treatment operations. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Supervises and participates in the accomplishment of projects in sludge drying operations such as the construction of roads, dredging and pumping of sludge into drying beds, mixing and windrowing of sludge, and hauling of sludge to an on-site stockpile area.
• Supervises sampling of liquid and dried sludge according to standardized procedures.
• Operates and supervises the operation of motor graders, bulldozers, loaders, sludge dredges, conveyors, tractors, backhoes, and chip spreaders.
• Directs the purchase of materials, equipment and services, inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area.
• Trains equipment operators in assigned duties and skill development, and evaluates progress.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on progress towards production goals, and continually evaluates work performance.
• May be required to work different shifts.
• Assures safe working practices and conditions for assigned crew.
• May test atmosphere for adequate oxygen and explosive conditions.
• May work in confined spaces.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   Positions in this class report to a Senior Plant Operator. This class differs from the Senior Operator class in level of responsibility and scope of the job. This class differs from that of Heavy Equipment Operator in that incumbents supervise Heavy Equipment Operators.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of practices and principles of supervision.
• Knowledge of the operation of heavy construction equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, rollers, motor graders, and related experience.
• Knowledge of minor equipment repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to utilize heavy equipment in grading, excavating, bulldozing, loading, compacting, moving of wastewater sludge, and related applications.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and to make simple measurements.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read grade stakes and construction plans.
• Ability to estimate and order materials and supplies necessary for work completion.

Competency Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in operating heavy equipment, especially while working in confined spaces in wastewater treatment operations.
• Ability to utilize operations manuals and manufacturer's specifications in operating specialized equipment specific to wastewater treatment operations.
• Ability to prepare reports and records of work accomplished, time spent, and parts, supplies, and materials used.
• Ability to direct and supervise crews to achieve production goals.

Education
   Completion of high school, or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience
   Four (4) years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment such as that used in the construction trades.

Acceptable Substitutions
   None.

Licenses/Certificates
Possession of a valid State of California Class A driver's license with applicable endorsements is required.

(7/29/86), (Rev. 9/86), (Rev. 7/89), (Rev. 4/92), (Rev. 12/97)
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