EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / LABORER 3
  
 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, operates one or more types of gasoline or diesel
 powered equipment to perform assignments to push, pull, pile, lift,
 and load materials; clears brush and debris; levels earth to rough
 specification on simple, rolling terrain and/or level surfaces;
 inspects equipment daily and reports unsafe conditions; services and 
 makes minor emergency repairs in garage or field; lubricates/oils
 equipment; does other related duties.

 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 Heavy 
 Equipment Operator (02001@), lies in the degree of skill and 
 precision required to perform the principal tasks of each title 
 and the type of equipment operated.  Positions assigned to this
 class perform functions which include such duties as operating 
 equipment to perform tasks involved in pushing or loading 
 materials and brush or leveling earth; excavating and filling; laying 
 and repairing pavement; cleaning roadways and other thoroughfares, 
 pipes, and waterways; snow removal; demolition; vegetation and/or 
 insect control; trash and recycling operations; utility installation, 
 maintenance and repair; and other related duties as assigned.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Operates equipment such as front end loaders and bulldozers to pull,
 pile, move, turn, lift, and load sand, gravel, leaves and refuse at
 various work sites on flat or rolling terrain.

 Operates equipment towed by a tractor such as a gang mower, and
 mows grass, and/or hauls or digs dirt with scrapers or pans.

 Clears brush, stumps, and rocks on flat and rolling terrain or levels
 earth to rough specification at construction sites with simple terrain
 problems.

 Excavates trenches and drainage ditches for culverts or streams, 
 and utilizes manipulative control equipment to adjust attachments.

 Smooths surfaces, repairs small bumps, and fills holes.

 Operates truck-mounted hydraulic crane to lift/dump container 
 into truck body.

 Ensures that equipment is ready for operation at all times by
 inspecting/lubricating moving parts, inspecting tires for proper
 inflation, checking brake hydraulic reservoir level and oil level, and
 conducting a general inspection of equipment for obvious deficiencies.

 Reads instructions and operation manuals to learn correct lubrication,
 adjustment, and repair procedures for assigned equipment.

 Performs a variety of manual unskilled laboring tasks and work
 assignments when not engaged in operation of equipment.

 May occasionally drive a truck.

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

 Receives assignments either in writing or orally explaining work 
 to be done and equipment to be used to know the specifics of the 
 assigned tasks.

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

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of
 construction and maintenance equipment.

 NOTE:  Appropriate formal training in the operation 
 of maintenance/construction equipment may be substituted for the
 indicated experience.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
 
 Appointees may also be required to 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 vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the use of multiple controls on operating equipment 
 and attachments.

 Knowledge of adjusting, oiling, greasing, and maintaining various
 equipment to ensure good working conditions.

 Knowledge of equipment utilized to push, pull, pile, lift, and load
 materials, clear brush and debris, and level earth or surfaces.

 Ability to handle different sets of controls that require good hand,
 foot, and eye coordination needed to operate/maneuver a variety 
 of equipment.

 Ability to move equipment in confined areas.

 Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions.

 Ability to work without close/constant supervision in performing 
 work assignments.

 Ability to manipulate different sets of controls used for operating
 various equipment.

 Ability to safely control movement of equipment and estimate
 distances.

 Ability to sight inspect equipment for tire/brake wear to ensure safe
 operation to equipment.

 Ability 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, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform 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 01746  2/8/2012
  
LABORER 3 

DEFINITION

Under direction, supervises and works with a group of laborers 
engaged in manual and unskilled work; 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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Supervises and works with a group of laborers engaged 
in sweeping streets, in loading, lifting, and moving supplies, 
furniture, or equipment, and/or in loading and unloading 
trucks and other types of manual and unskilled labor.

Provides assignments and instructions to assigned staff, 
and supervises their work performance.

Inspects and checks completed work to ensure that work
is completed, that work is properly done, and that output
is maintained.

Supervises and performs the following tasks: 

Digs trenches and does manual grading.

Cleans incinerators.

Collects rubbish and other refuse.

Cuts grass.

Trims hedges.

Waters lawns, flowers, and vegetable beds.

Loads and unloads trucks.

Shovels snow.

Whitewashes walls.

Shovels gravel and sand.

Mixes cement and mortar.

Places forms used in concrete work.

Performs cold patching.

Cleans up underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.

Cuts down trees.

Digs out stumps of trees, and digs out and destroys poisonous 
vines, weeds and undergrowth.

May operate construction and/or maintenance equipment.

May operate a pneumatic drill.
 
May rake asphalt mixtures used in paving to proper thickness 
and grade.

May distribute asphalt mixtures to eliminate hollows and high
spots in the surface under the construction or repair.

May patch joints and edges of pavement with asphalt cement.

May tamp and smooth asphalt pavement.

May operate and maintain asphalt heating kettle.

May assist in the repair and maintenance of zoo displays 
and structures.

May perform the routine work involved in painting of interior 
and exterior zoo displays.

May handle, when required, animals as necessary in performing
routine maintenance and repair of zoo displays on structures.

Cleans sludge beds.

Sweeps streets and sidewalks.

Cleans sewers.

Pries and hammers apart sections of wall and roof.

Loads debris into truck for removal.

Sorts, piles, and cleans salvageable brick, stone, lumber, and 
metal work.
 
May learn to make routine repairs to valves, fittings, pipe 
sections or other equipment used in the area of
assignment.

May plan for the use of personnel, equipment, materials and 
supplies.

May organize and develop suitable work programs.

Gives assignments and instructions to individuals and groups 
and supervises their work.

Ensures that proper safety precautions are taken by employees 
at work.

Obtains, stores, safeguards and supervises the use of needed 
equipment, materials and supplies.

Occasionally drives trucks.

Prepares reports.

Keeps records of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies,  
work done, and time spent.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in manual laboring work.

LICENSE:

Appointees may be required to 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 vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

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 essential duties of 
the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods, materials and supplies used to 
perform varied types of manual and unskilled tasks.

Knowledge of the methods used to inspect, analyze, and 
determine the work to be done.

Knowledge of the tools and equipment used to perform manual 
and unskilled labor tasks.

Ability to provide assignments and instructions to groups and
individuals, and supervise their work.

Ability to analyze the problems involved in doing varied types 
of laboring work.

Ability to organize assigned work and develop a suitable work 
program and working procedures for a group of laborers.

Ability to work harmoniously with associates.

Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff, and 
supervise their work performance.

Ability to use and assign the use of the tools and equipment 
needed to perform routine, unskilled tasks.

Ability to follow safety precautions in the operation of tools 
and equipment.

Ability to  prepare a work schedule and develop effective 
work methods.

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

Ability to prepare records.

Ability to keep records.

Ability 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, understand and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform 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:  06633   10/8/2011 
 
DUAL TITLE CODE:  06847