Asphalt Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II RD/11-616
Road

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and light equipment as a member of a crew that
specializes in laying asphalt, grading operations, drainage construction / maintenance or other public works crew
operation involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and public properties. This position is
subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.

MAJOR DUTIES

Asphalt Paving Operations
1. Incumbent serves as a senior member of an asphalt paving crew;
2. Work involves operating various types of vehicles and equipment commonly associated with asphalt paving

operations, including but not limited to the following: asphalt pavement rollers, paving machine screws, single
and tandem axle dump trucks, skid steer, and power broom;

3. Participates in asphalt paving operations.
4. Insures work is completed according to approved standards, and guidelines.
5. Flags traffic.
6. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
7. Uses hand tools, such as shovels and asphalt lutes.
8. Patches roadways.
9. Maintains assigned equipment and tools.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grading and Maintenance Operations

1. Operates heavy and light equipment, including but not limited to, hay blower, hydroseeder, rollers, mowers,
tractors with various implements, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, single axle dump truck, vactron
tandem axle dump truck, skid steer, power broom;

2. Grading construction.
3. Installs and maintains work zone traffic control devices.
4. Flags traffic.
5. Uses hand tools, such as shovels, chain saws, cutoff saws, concrete saws and bush axe;
6. Installs drain pipes and culverts;
7. Maintains assigned equipment and tools;
8. Assists in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of road signs;
9. Performs other related duties as assigned;
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Asphalt Paving Operations

1. Knowledge of procedures used in asphalt paving and maintenance work;

Grading and Maintenance Operations

1. Considerable knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials and supplies used in road
maintenance and road construction;

2. Knowledge of drainage principles, procedures used in the installation and maintenance of drainage
structures;

3. Skilled in the use of construction levels;
4. Ability to read construction staking.

All

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance.

Equipment Operator II, Road
2. Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards as it applies to work zone safety.
3. Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment and hand tools.
4. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
5. Skill in oral and written communication

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Crew Leader II and/or Crew Leader I assign work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-
checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final
results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county policies and procedures, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA
regulations, and Georgia Department of Transportation construction standards. These guidelines are generally
clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

county’s roadways. Success in this position provides safe and well maintained roads for county residents and
visitors.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree
of dexterity.

• The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position may provide temporary supervision over Road Maintenance Worker and Equipment Operator I.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license, more specifically discussed in MINIMUM

ADA COMPLIANCE

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.

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HIPAA COMPLIANCE

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS