Equipment Operator

Class Title: Equipment Operator Department: Road FLSA Status: Non-Exempt WC Code: 5506 Pay Range: 11 Union: AFSCME EOE, Veterans Preference. Responsibilities Performs a variety of construction projects such as finish grading, sloping and channel work. Regular physical attendance at the employer's facility or job site is required. Set-up and maintenance of County roads, including chip sealing, patching with asphalt, cleaning bar pits, installing culverts, graveling, grading of roads and snow removal. Performs minor repairs on County equipment. Performs manual tasks including shoveling, raking, hauling and flagging. Repairs and replaces wooden and concrete bridges. Install, repair and clean culverts and cattle-guards. Trim and remove trees and brush from the roadways. Maintains 'good housekeeping' in general work area; observes all safety rules and regulations. Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel and the public. Minimum Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalency (GED). Must have two years of experience in operation of heavy equipment which includes grader, loader, backhoe, roller, dozer, forklift, and snow plow; or a satisfactory combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Special Requirements Must have valid CDL. A CDL will be required to drive dump truck, belly dump, and water truck. Must have a clean, acceptable driving record that qualifies per the County's vehicle policy. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing per ODOT requirements. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Past government experience. Has over 2 years of experience with grading, sloping, and channel work. Has experience driving a Snow Plow. Has experience performing minor repairs on equipment. Has experience with road and bridge construction. Has experience on all types of equipment used to perform this job (Trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, cranes, rollers, graders, snow plows, dozers, forklift). Physical Demands and Work Environment Work performed outdoors and in a mechanic shop; will be exposed to fumes, vibration, noise, adverse weather conditions and may include overnight camping conditions. This position also requires bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 60 pounds, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, crawling, working at heights and walking rough terrain. Hours Worked Per Week 40 (generally works 4 ten hour days Monday – Thursday). Evening and weekend work may be required due to emergencies and bad road conditions due to weather. #J-18808-Ljbffr