Equipment Operator II - 2026

Description Operates heavy equipment and trucks to tow equipment, safely and efficiently. Loads and unloads heavy equipment. Requires knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials used in street construction and maintenance activities. Requires knowledge of drainage and maintenance of proper grades. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates a backhoe/loader, front end loader, heavy roller. Builds forms for curbs, road culverts, gutters and sidewalks, retaining walls, storm sewers and concrete paving. Operates a motor truck to sand icy roadways, plow snowy roadways. Services and makes skilled repairs to equipment. Pours concrete and fills pavement cracks with asphalt. May also be assigned to semi-skilled or unskilled work, operating generator powered equipment, tractors, and pneumatic equipment. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills None required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid KY Drivers License Commercial Driver's License Physical Demands 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. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oldhamcountyky