HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / WELDER

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

DEFINITION:

Under direction, operates one or more types of gasoline or diesel 
powered equipment to perform the more complex and demanding 
assignments to fine grade slopes, inclines, ramps, curves, and 
excavations by scrapping, scooping, rolling, lifting, or leveling on 
all types of terrain; works to fine specifications from grade stakes 
set by survey party; inspects machinery daily and reports unsafe 
conditions; services and makes minor emergency repairs to 
equipment in garage or field; may occasionally perform a variety 
of manual or unskilled tasks; does other related duties as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on 
the job may not be listed.

NOTE:  The distinction between this title and the title of Equipment 
Operator (01746) lies in the degree of skill and precision required to 
perform the principal tasks of the Heavy Equipment Operator title and 
the type of equipment operated.  Positions assigned to this class operate 
equipment which is larger, more complex, and/or used on varied types of 
terrain requiring more skill and greater motor coordination to manipulate, 
and/or in more confined spaces where the consequences of error and 
potential for danger are greater, and for which additional certification 
and/or licensure may be required.  Heavy Equipment Operators may 
also operate, maintain, and/or repair, as incidental duties, less complex 
equipment, other machinery or vehicles which do not require the same 
level of skill, do not present a commensurate level of difficulty or require 
certification and/or licensure.

NOTE:  Incumbents in this title are responsible for ensuring that 
land is marked properly and according to specifications.  Additionally, 
incumbents in this title are responsible for ensuring that stakes and 
layouts are maintained and adhered to for the duration of each job.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Maneuvers diesel or gasoline powered equipment with wheeled or 
crawler type traction such as bulldozer, frontend loader, motor grader, 
backhoe, grad-all, scraper, and so forth.

Manipulates controls to adjust attachments for proper positioning on 
rough, rocky, or soft terrain or other sub-surfaces that change because 
of weather conditions which may alter the soil composition to fine grade 
slopes, inclines, ramps, curves, and excavations by scrapping, scooping, 
rolling, or leveling.

Maneuvers equipment and manipulates different controls to adjust 
attachments for proper positioning near a variety of obstructions 
and/or in difficult surroundings such as close to buildings, trees, 
utility wires, drop offs, pipes, or rocks to dig or move earth or 
destroy obsolete brick and stone structures.

Operates cranes (truck mounted and/or crawler mounted) at various 
outdoor locations where maneuverability is restricted and accuracy is 
critical such as near obstructions which restrict load or boom movement 
and/or areas which do not permit positioning of the crane near the work 
to be done.

Reviews with foreperson rough sketches or blueprints that are marked 
to indicate sections to be cut, filled, and the level of the finished job to 
compare terrain at the beginning of the operation with the proposed 
finished job.

In operating equipment, follows all types of alignment stakes which are 
used in laying out construction projects and their boundaries and reads 
the information contained on them to know the stationing or location of 
any part of the road relative to a starting point or reference, the amount 
of cut and fill to be removed from the existing ground surface or reference 
mark on the stake at that point, or the shoulder or ditch line when offset 
stakes are used or the distance from the centerline to stake location.

Ensures that equipment is ready for operation at all times by inspecting 
all moving parts for adequate lubrication and lubricates as necessary; 
inspects tires for proper inflation; checks brake hydraulic reservoir level 
and oil level, and makes a general inspection of the entire equipment for 
any obvious deficiencies.

May occasionally operate a truck to haul and dump sand, gravel, asphalt,
and refuse; carries equipment and/or snow plow.

May perform a variety of manual unskilled tasks when not engaged in 
operating equipment.  Receives assignments either in writing or orally 
explaining work to be done and equipment to be used.

Reports any problems that cause a delay in the completion of the work 
assignment to the supervisor either in writing or verbally.

May function in a lead worker capacity.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording information systems used by the agency, office 
or related unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of 
construction and maintenance equipment. 

NOTE:  Appropriate formal training in the operation and maintenance 
of construction equipment may be substituted for one (1) year of 
required work experience.

LICENSE:

Applicants may be required to possess a license as a Crane Operator 
issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and, a certification 
issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane 
Operators (NCCCO) in the appropriate specialty as determined by 
the Appointing Authority (lattice boom crawler crane, lattice boom truck 
crane, telescopic boom crane with a capacity of more than 17.5 tons, 
telescopic boom crane with a capacity of less than 17.5 tons).

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
 
Appointee must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 
and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being 
operated.

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the 
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type 
of vehicle being operated, rests with the Appointing Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the assigned equipment and its limitations in performing 
a variety of tasks.

Knowledge of blade positioning to fine grade surfaces, inclines, slopes, 
and curves on all types of terrain.

Knowledge of adjusting, oiling, and maintaining equipment in a safe 
operating condition.

Knowledge of accident prevention procedures for operating assigned 
equipment.

Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions concerning the 
work assignment.

Ability to adjust, oil, grease, and maintain assigned equipment.

Ability to maintain concentration, alertness, and an exceptional degree 
of visual and physical coordination.

Ability to grade surfaces to fine specification by adjusting attachments 
while the vehicle is in motion on all types of terrain.

Ability to simultaneously operate controls, make difficult clearance 
judgments while watching the load, and compensate for variation in 
the equipment's lifting or hauling capacity during position changes.

Ability to understand equipment and its limitation on all types of terrain.

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Ability to manipulate attachments rapidly to adjust to the changing 
condition of the surfaces.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording information systems used by the agency, office or related 
units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in 
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American 
Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

CODE:  02001@   7/26/2016

 WELDER

 DEFINITION:
 
 Under direction, performs various tasks in electric arc and
 oxyacetylene  welding and cutting; maintains, repairs,  rebuilds,
 and  fabricates  metal equipment and tools; may prepare  or  work
 from  sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with approved
 trade   practices;  takes  the  lead  over  and  gives   suitable
 assignments  to  those assigned as helpers;  does  other  related
 duties as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are
 for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this title 
 may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, 
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Operates various electric resistance welding machines  such
 as  spot,  seam,  and flash, or uses a manual gas  torch  welding
 process such as oxyacetylene to join a variety of different kinds
 of parts or components.

 Determines the welding techniques and machine settings to be
 used;  assembles  and  sets up the parts to be  welded  following
 guides such as resistance welding control charts, specifications,
 accepted  shop  practices, and oral or written instructions  from
 the supervisor to make the required welds.

 Welds  metal  parts and structures that may vary  in  size, shape,
 and thickness, and welds dissimilar metals such as copper
 to steel to weld all types of commonly used metals and alloys.

 Controls the metals and determines the welding technique to
 use for preventing distortion, burning of the metals or other
 defects when welding in hard to reach places that must meet close
 tolerance, strength, and other requirements to ensure evenness of
 fit and smoothness of contour.

 Welds materials in various positions such as flat, horizontal, 
 vertical,  and overhead to perform the required welds.

 Devises special jigs and fixtures to hold parts to be welded
 by using  techniques such as preheating, heat sinks, and stress
 relieving  to maintain specified dimensions to prevent distortion
 or burning of the parts being welded.

 Controls the torch or arc and the positioning and feeding of
 the welding rod or electrode when welding manually to prevent
 burning of base metals, complete fusing of base filler metals,
 and to obtain the desired penetration and weld head dimensions.

 Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and properly uses
 equipment, materials, and supplies when performing work.

 May prepare itemized work orders of work performed and 
 materials used in accord with established policy and procedures.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
 used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 TRAINING:

 Successful completion of a two (2) year training program in 
 basic welding operations.

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of varied experience in welding which shall have included 
 oxyacetylene and arc welding and cutting.

 NOTE:  Applicants who do not possess the required two (2) 
 years of training may substitute additional experience as indicated 
 above on a year for year basis.

 LICENSE:

 Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of this position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of welding and related trade procedures such
 as  brazing, soldering, flame and arc cutting, surface hardening,
 annealing, and metal spraying.

 Knowledge of electric, gas, and other welding processing, repairing,
 modifying, rebuilding, and assembling various types of metal and 
 alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures.

 Knowledge of the characteristics of various metals, and how they 
 react to different welding processes and techniques.

 Ability to read, interpret, and complete assignments from layouts 
 and diagrams.

 Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard, and properly use 
 equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
 of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-04305        GB/mer                 5/11/2010

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  10073

 This job specification is for local government use only.