Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs semi-skilled and skilled labor. Operates a wide range of light and heavy trucks, and construction equipment required for the maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges, snow removal, and flood and wildfire control. This is a journey level position within the Equipment Operator series. This classification is distinguished from Level I by the ability to complete a full range of duties and operate a wide range of heavy equipment in an acceptable manner and timeframe. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently without immediate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates light equipment such as jack hammers and chainsaws, lawnmowers, single and tandem-axle trucks with snow plows and sanders, water trucks, and tractors. Operates light to heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, tractor trailers, graders, backhoes, front end loaders, and compaction rollers for maintaining and repairing roads and bridges. Operates heavy equipment for digging and opening ditches, grading shoulders and slopes, and other rough grading. Sets concrete forms, pours and finishes concrete. Operates construction equipment other than the pieces regularly assigned on an as needed basis and as necessary for on-the-job training. Performs manual work including spreading gravel, patching potholes, repairing or replacing culverts and cattle guards, and clearing rocks, brush, and debris from roads and right of ways. Maintains and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment. Inspects tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. Transports, loads, and unloads tools and equipment. Loads and places sand, earth, rock, asphalt, and other road construction and maintenance materials. Operates and maintains specialized hand and power tools. Installs, repairs, and maintains signs. Performs traffic control at job sites. Practices and promotes safe working conditions in the performance of duties. Performs snow removal and flood and wildfire control, when called an employee must report for duty within one hour. May be called upon to assist other County departments and/or outside agencies as requested. Maintains accurate time, activity, and maintenance logs as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archuletacounty