Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator II

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment utilizing mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, and require more dexterity and finesse, as well as the operation of highly-specialized equipment, and/or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces. This is the second level in a series of three levels of Heavy Equipment Operators distinguished by increasing levels of scope, independence, responsibility and decision-making. Positions at the "II" level require possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including skid steers, mowing tractors, wheel loaders, etc. in the operation of the transfer station, material recovery facility, and mulching operation.
• Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.
• Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and wheel loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, mulch, recyclables, and other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes skid steer to clear debris or fix small ruts or issues around county facilities.
• Operates dump trucks or roll-off to haul gravel or other materials to other county facilities.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, and debris from around work area or Solid Waste facilities.
• Uses mowing and landscape equipment to do lawn maintenance around Solid Waste facilities.
• Serves as backup to scale operator and scale house attendant.
• Serves as backup office personnel.
• Takes deposits to bank.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Knowledge of the organization's operations, services, and policies.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles.

Strong maintenance knowledge.

Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.

Physical ability to work in hazardous or inclement climate.

Good customer service skills.

Basic mathematical skills.

Ability to operate straight drive and automatic trucks.

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required: Valid CDL Class B with Airbrakes and no restrictions.

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work is performed in a high risk indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors, fumes, gases, vibration, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, burn hazards, bio-hazardous waste, moving mechanical parts, or working in high places. In the performance of their duties, employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as face masks, goggles, boots, gloves, or eye shields.