7328-Operating Engineer, Universal

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Operating Engineer, Universal

Job Code: 7328

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer, Universal operates heavy construction

equipment in conjunction with the maintenance and construction of roads, streets, and

underground utilities and performs servicing on equipment. The essential functions of this job

include: operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, milling

machines, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors and tub grinders; and performing related

duties and responsibilities as required. Operating Engineers also perform maintenance tasks such

as greasing, cleaning and inspecting equipment; and may be required to calculate 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 and respirators and safety vests.

Nature of Work: This position requires sustained physical effort frequently under adverse

weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions, being exposed to hazardous

materials, raw sewage, loud noises; and may include working weekends, nights, holidays and/or

temporarily outside the San Francisco city limits.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Operating Engineer, Universal differs from other job codes which may operate heavy

equipment in the course of performing duties in that the operation of heavy construction

equipment is the principal duty of this job code.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of

the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Operates backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and extended forklifts to hoist machinery,

construction materials, chemicals, vegetation, etc. in connection with various construction

and maintenance projects.

2. Operates motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, planers, pavers, milling machines, and tub

grinders in connection with construction and maintenance projects.

3. Services and makes minor repairs to heavy equipment; tasks include lubrication of

equipment, changing oil and oil filter, etc.,

4. Operates 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, and heater, planer in

excavating and making street repairs. Operates milling machines, pavers, and rollers in

connection with asphalt paving.

5. Operates tractors with agricultural attachments such as rototillers and rotary mowers to

clear areas for weed and fire control.

6. Operates an air compressor to operate pneumatic tools and other construction equipment.

7. Prepares and maintains routine records of equipment operations.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Safety practices and the laws and regulations governing the safe operation of

heavy equipment.

Skill in: Operating hoisting equipment in connection with maintenance and construction projects;

and operating heavy equipment in grading operations, trenching/excavating and

loading/backfilling operations.

Ability to: understand and correctly follow oral instructions and to speak clearly; and to

understand and correctly follow written instructions and to write clearly and legibly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training,

experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the

classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a

particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Training and Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable operating engineer experience. At least

one (1) year of this experience must have been in operating a backhoe.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Possession of a Class B Driver�s License and a valid Medical Examiner�s Certificate issued by

the California Department of Motor Vehicles. A copy of the license and certificate must be

submitted at the time of appointment.

For crane operation, must have a valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with

Cal/OSHA by an accredited certifying agency for the type of cranes operated by City

Deparments.

PROMOTIVE LINES

None

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 1/3/11

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills

and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis

conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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