This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of track and related support equipment.

Employees in this class operate large pieces of heavy equipment and perform related tasks in the maintenance and construction of trackwork, busways, loading platforms and other public transportation facilities. Duties include operating a pettibone speed swing and attachments, switcher-crane, utility vehicles and other hi-rail equipment. Related tasks include performing minor maintenance on equipment as well as occasionally performing major maintenance, repair and overhaul work. Employees in this class are required to exercise a considerable degree of manipulative skill and dexterity in the operation of heavy equipment and caution in safeguarding persons and property during equipment operation. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion for effective equipment operation, proper repair and maintenance work, and adherence to established safety procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates large pieces of heavy equipment including pettibone speed swing and its attachments, switcher-cranes, utility vehicles, hi-rail dump trucks, Motor Car-Diesels and related hi-rail heavy equipment.

Performs tasks in the maintenance and construction of track and structure work, busways, loading platforms and other facilities.

Performs minor maintenance on equipment including lubrications and adjustments; occasionally performs major repair and overhaul work as assigned.

Installs and removes various attachments to assigned vehicles.

Receives and transmits messages by telephone and radio.

Rigs loads to be lifted or moved from one place to another.

Performs track switching and train coupling operations as required.

Coordinates work with work train and other support equipment in performing assigned tasks as necessary.

Performs tasks in the frog (steel shop) and rail shop as required.

Operates vehicles on roadways as necessary.

Observes established safety practices and procedures applicable to the operation of a variety of heavy equipment and to work in a public transportation system.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics and safety precautions required in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to heavy equipment operation in a public transportation system.

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of rigging loads to be lifted and moved from one location to another using heavy equipment.

Knowledge of the geographical layout of the rapid-rail system.

Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to repair and maintain a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to install and remove various attachments to assigned equipment.

Ability to coordinate work with related support equipment.

Ability to operate telephone equipment and radio devices.

Ability to work a variety of hours and emergency shifts as required.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Skill in the operation of heavy equipment.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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