HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / INSPECTOR MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

Code: 02002@ Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

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.

Under direction, performs field inspections to locate and identify mosquito breeding areas; does related work as required.

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.
• Performs visual inspections of mosquitoes in their hiding or breeding areas (for example, ditches, private roads, or other similar areas where stagnant water exists) to site evidence of their presence.
• Answers complaints and inquiries for the public by providing basic information on government extermination efforts, mosquito breeding habits, and other related topics.
• May apply approved chemicals and biological controls using protective clothing such as gloves, face masks, goggles, respirators, according to specific manufacturer's directions.
• May select and apply different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment such as pressurized spray pumps.
• Drives truck or other automotive vehicle and follows road map or directions to answer a complaint or to reach area that needs inspection or fumigation.
• May weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions to prepare commonly used insecticides for insects such as mosquitoes.
• Cuts brush using power saw or hand cutting tools to aid in the general effort to control and exterminate mosquitoes.
• May drive truck and use power spraying equipment to apply chemicals to designated area.
• Collects samples of insect larva for identification by supervisor or specialist.
• May perform minor maintenance work on extermination equipment such as oil change, replacement of belts, and minor repairs to maintain equipment in working order.
• May perform unskilled laboring work when there is a lull in the inspection and examination assignments.
• May be assisted by unskilled helpers to carry out various assignments such as spraying and loading equipment on trucks.
• Prepares clear and accurate reports.
• Keeps essential records and files.
• 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.

Experience

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

One (1) year of experience in mosquito extermination work.

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.

Possession of a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may be required.

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.

Knowledge, skills 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.
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• Knowledge of methods used in applying insecticides and other materials used in the extermination and control of mosquitoes.
• Knowledge of surface water and the problems of drainage as they relate to mosquito control work.
• Knowledge of operating hand power tools.
• Knowledge of the proper use of equipment.
• Knowledge of methods used in preparing accurate reports.
• Knowledge of mosquitoes including their basic physical characteristics in various stages of development, habits, living or breeding patterns, and their breeding areas.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and purposes of commonly used insecticides and of the procedures used to select the appropriate ones.
• Ability to weigh, measure, and mix chemicals while avoiding contamination to food and water sources and danger to people.
• Ability to use manual or power spraying and fumigating equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or carry materials and equipment weighing over 30 pounds.
• Ability to carry out inspection to detect areas needing spraying and fumigation.
• Ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates and others concerned with mosquito control and extermination.
• Ability to keep simple records of areas and type of chemical or biological controls used.
• Ability and skill in following street/road directions and maps.
• 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG- CAH 1/16/97
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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.

The distinction between this title and the title of Equipment Operator () 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.

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.

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

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.

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.