This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Street and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this classification is to serve as a light truck and equipment operator and to perform general and semi-skilled tasks in support of construction, maintenance, emergency clean-up, and repair projects. The employee may work independently or as a member of a crew and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and condition of the equipment, tools and materials utilized. The employee must successfully complete a prescribed safety and emergency operations training program prior to assuming the full duties and responsibilities of the position. Essential job functions include: operating equipment requiring demonstrated skill and training, such as, dump trucks, flatbeds trucks with dump beds, truck-mounted cranes or wenches, loaders, skid-steer tractors with bucket loader, forklifts, etc.; performing general and specialized job site preparation and cleanup tasks associated with routine construction, maintenance, and emergency clean-up and repair activities; operating a variety of power tools and equipment, such as, chain saws, blowers, generators, portable lights, etc.; and preparing and collecting materials, tools and equipment for transport to and from work sites. Employees in this classification must have knowledge of and follow safety regulations and procedures at all times. The work may involve contact with the public, other agencies, and City departments to answer questions concerning the crew’s activity or function, with a supervisor present to respond to unusual questions. The employee typically works under close supervision when performing emergency operations but may complete more routine tasks independently upon receiving verbal or written instructions from an immediate supervisor. VETERANS PREFERENCE - Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD 214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of standard single axle trucks and light construction equipment operations and functions. Knowledge of and willingness to follow established safety procedures, practices, and regulations. Knowledge of standard construction materials, tools, equipment and work procedures of the assigned work unit. Skill in driving trucks with specialized attachments, such as, snowplows, bucket hoists, winches, snow brooms, salt and sand spreaders and equipment trailers, etc. Skill and ability to operate basic and heavy power tools and equipment. Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively with others. Ability to work under close and/or minimal supervision. Ability to set-up or maintain a safe work site. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to make common-sense decisions. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).