Equipment Operator

Job Title

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of equipment, light, medium and heavy machinery, and tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Participates in activities related to the use of construction equipment used in the construction of roads and bridges, including graveling, crack sealing, delineator post, reflector, fence, sign, cattle guard, culvert maintenance and installation, snow removal, crusher operations, bridge repair and construction, and landfill operations.
• Operates heavy equipment which may include crusher, blade, compressor, dozer, scraper, backhoe, loader, baler, snowplow, and semi-truck.
• Performs minor maintenance of trucks and equipment. Checks and services equipment with fuel, hydraulic fluids, oil, anti-freeze, and water. Checks tires, hoses, and belts.
• Follows safe and effective methods of machine operation. Monitors work sites for potential hazards.
• Ensures applicable standards and specifications are followed. Maintains cleanliness of work area and tools.
• Inspects loads for determination of disposal techniques and to monitor for special and hazardous waste.
• Weighs trucks, issues weight tickets, collects, and accounts for cash transactions.
• Maintains a variety of records. Completes activity records and reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Up to one (1) year of experience in equipment operation
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Class A driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement
• Flagging Certificate
• First Aid
• Defensive Driving

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Basic methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned
• Road construction and/or maintenance of landfill operations
• Principles of record keeping and reporting
• Safe work practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Communication, both oral and written
• Operating heavy equipment

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and under unfavorable weather conditions
• Maintain hand tools and assist in the routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Learn to operate a variety of tandem axle vehicles and other equipment used in construction in a safe and effective manner
• Learn to use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain accurate records and complete activity reports

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Campbell County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.