Equipment Operator/Road and Bridge

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the operation of a dump truck used to transport material and equipment for repair and maintenance of roads and the operation of equipment used in repairing roads.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drives dump truck carrying asphalt, gravel, dirt, chips, or other material to job sites; unloads materials as needed
• Operate a roller to smooth asphalt on road surfaces
• Inspects asphalt prior to loading for proper quality to ensure adherence to the road surface
• Operates Hydraulic Sweeper to clean roads
• Operates truck and trailer to transport heavy equipment to job sites
• Operates mower or bush hog in the cutting of grass, weeds, or trees on property surrounding roads
• Operates frontend loader or backhoe to load trucks with gravel, dirt, etc
• Conducts daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment
• Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads
• Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, and washing to ensure proper operation
• Operates road grader to spread gravel or asphalt
• Directs traffic or public around construction sites as needed
• Operates a shoulder machine to clear the edge of the road surface
• Performs labor such as raking or shoveling as needed for backup
• Mixes chemical for weed control and pesticide purposes; operates tank truck to spray on the side of the road
  
  

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.

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