Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator I

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As a Lyon County Equipment Operator I, you will maintain, repair, and install culverts of Lyon County in addition to other duties as assigned. You will operate numerous types of construction equipment and vehicles and be responsible for the proper care, inspections, and pre-operation maintenance of the equipment. This position will involve occasionally responding to call-outs potentially at all hours, nights and weekends. Must be willing and capable of working in extreme weather conditions. The equipment operator I position requires a moderate level of problem solving, decision making, and people skills to efficiently and effectively maintain multiple equipment and roadway concerns. Other duties as assigned. Non-exempt position with a solid base pay of $21.50/hr. and benefits including: paid time off (accounts credited at 10 hours vacation and 8 hours sick per month worked), vendor discounts, health, dental and vision insurance and much more! We equip and promote exceptional employees!

Preferred education and experience:

• One year of satisfactory operation of road and construction equipment desired.
• Additional equipment operation training or education such as technical or vocational school degree desirable. Equivalent combination of training and/or experience for heavy equipment operation accepted.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, machines and tools, including their uses, repair and maintenance is desired.

Required education and experience:

• Must possess a Class B (Class A preferred) Kansas Commercial Driver's License
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass pre-employment tests including a background check, physical exams, and drug screen prior to hire.

Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to our job openings. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions. Please contact the Human Resources for a Veterans Preference Request Form if applicable.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

1. Job summary: This is a non-exempt* position involving operation of medium and heavy maintenance and construction equipment. It also involves performance of semi-skilled manual tasks.

1. Essential functions:

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.
• Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• Knowledge and acceptance of county procedures as set forth by policies and supervisors.
• Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
• Learn and follow safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Adhere to proper operating methods and monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Perform job in a safe manner with full consideration given to personal safety of yourself, fellow crew members and the public.
• Perform inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in the servicing and repair of the same.
• Observe roads, bridges, culverts, ditches and road signs for maintenance needs and report problems to their supervisor.
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Turn in daily time sheets and mileage logs as required.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Operate machinery in a manner that does not cause undue wear and tear to machinery or property.
• Operate motor graders, dozers, scrapers, cranes, snowplows, backhoes, loaders and other equipment for all phases of construction and maintenance projects.
• Load and unload materials, machinery, and supplies.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Maintain and keep machinery in good repair. Lubricate, clean, maintain or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
• Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds.
• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
• Light burners or start heating units of machines and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Inspect equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction, maintenance or excavation.
• Install equipment attachments or components.
• Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Look, listen, feel, and smell to detect any problems with the equipment you are operating.

1. Marginal functions:

• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be required to attend seminars or training sessions.

1. Qualifications:

• Must possess appropriate Kansas Commercial Drivers License.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Level Certificate preferred.
• Experience: One year of satisfactory operation of road and construction equipment desired.
• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Additional equipment operation training desired.

1. Knowledge:

• Must be able to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English fluently, with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, machines, and tools, including their uses, repair and maintenance is desired.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, or bridges.

1. Problem Solving: Moderate.
2. Decision Making: Moderate.
3. Supervisory: None.
4. Financial/Budgetary: None.
5. Interpersonal: Frequent contact with department personnel. Infrequent with the public.

1. Working Conditions: No adverse conditions in the office. Subject to working outside in all kinds of weather conditions. Required to respond to emergency situations. Subject to work voluntary overtime.

1. Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
3. Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
4. Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
5. Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
6. Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
7. Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
8. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with people and communicate with others directly or by telephone.
9. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate equipment.
10. Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
11. Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
12. Multi-limb Coordination: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the