Equipment Operator 2

DICKINSON COUNTY

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Job Title: Equipment Operator 2
Department: Road and Bridge

SUMMARY
The Equipment Operator II performs skilled work in operating different types of construction and maintenance equipment. The employee in this position operates a variety of heavy equipment requiring a degree of skill in performing a variety of job assignments. This employee performs tasks related to road and bridge maintenance and construction in Dickinson County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all countywide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate light and heavy equipment such as a loader, mower, roller, tractor, paint striping, crack fill machine, backhoe, chain saw, sheep foot, high loader, water trucks, bobtail, wench truck, broom, dump truck, semi-tractor and trailer, implement tractor, and other light and heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance and servicing work in connection with the operations of related equipment.
• Transport materials and equipment to job sites.
• Perform finished grading operations.
• Patches road and bridge surfaces using cold or hot mix.
• Spread gravel, sand, rock and asphalt.
• Perform road and bridge constructions and maintenance work repairing guard rails, such as mowing ditches, installing and maintaining culverts and filling washouts.
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges in the winter.
• Assist bridge and asphalt crews in work assignments.
• Provide flagging function at road construction projects.
• Provide maintenance and care of equipment and minor equipment repair.
• Perform housekeeping functions in the shop.
• Perform fueling, cleaning and washing of the vehicles.
• Operate tractors, mowers and other related vehicles. Operate farm type tractors.
• Cut grass and weeds around guardrails and signposts.
• Tree trimming and brush clearance, install signs, performing flood barricading and maintenance.
• Other duties as deemed necessary or as required.

BEHAVIOR STANDARD
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers and management.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Perform semi and unskilled work as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of road and bridge materials and equipment maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of safety operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials safety.
• Knowledge of road rebuilding, road bases, laying and patching with asphalt materials, water drainage, and installing culverts.
• Ability to lay grade, cut grade, build approaches with a firm understanding of math skills along with soil composition and other environmental factors.
• Ability to operate a motor grader, backhoe, mower, tractor, roller, chain saw, and other related light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Skills in organization, mathematical processes, time management and a high degree of computer proficiency.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to make independent decisions, use good judgment, accept results and receive constructive feedback in an appropriate positive manner.
• Able and willing to work with others toward achieving common goals. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of teamwork. Display positive attitude and support county policies and communicate properly.
• Demonstrate initiative in execution of work, comprehend instructions without close supervision and volunteers to assist others, produces the expected volume of work.
• Execute work thoroughly, accurately and in an organized manner.
• Accept responsibility and complete work assignments on schedule, without undue delays and within other established parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and arrives and leaves at the prescribed times.
• Dress and groom appropriately for the job.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED,
Two to four years related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representatives 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The working conditions involve traffic and work zones.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21