What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator I or II position at Roanoke County, VA?
Salary : $35,974.85 - $43,624.83 Annually
Location : Roanoke, VA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 201003129
Department : Parks, Rec & Tour - Parks
Opening Date : 06 / 28 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This posting is for the fulfillment of a Motor Equipment Operator I or a Motor Equipment Operator II position. The position will be filled as either a Motor Equipment Operator I or II contingent on the selected candidates' work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.
Motor Equipment Operator I General Statement of Duties :
Performs routine work in operating motorized equipment and manual skilled and semi-skilled labor such as laying out and marking fields for various sports, carpentry, painting and masonry repairs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Motor Equipment Operator II General Statement of Duties :
Performs responsible work in the safe operation of several types of heavy or special purpose motorized equipment. Services and makes minor repairs to the equipment and performs various manual tasks when not operating equipment. Must have a higher level of skill than MEO I in order to operate more complicated pieces of heavy motor equipment. Calculates and makes adjustments to equipment in order to properly perform assignments, i.e. calibrate seeders to dispense the proper amount of seed. May also lead a work crew towards completion of set weekly work schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Motor Equipment Operator I :
- Operates trucks, trailers, and other medium to large equipment used to maintain facilities, parks and grounds
- Operates a variety of equipment used by the County for maintenance and construction
- Operates power mowers, weed-eaters, chippers and related equipment used to maintain facilities, parks, and grounds
- Operates a large capacity mower and tractors with implements
- When not operating equipment, performs manual tasks related to the operation of the equipment
- Operates electric and gas-powered tools such as saws, drills, tampers and wrenches
- Applies seed, fertilizer, and other turf amendments
- Performs routine driver maintenance using checklists
- Performs manual tasks of routine park maintenance and game preparation for sport fields
- Performs skilled tasks and labor in the construction and maintenance of pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes , or other related park improvements
- Performs snow removal related tasks and is subject to 24 hour on call for snow removal or standby for county declared emergencies
Non-Essential Job Functions :
Motor Equipment Operator II :
REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES
Motor Equipment Operator I :
Education :
Preferred : High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience :
Required : Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
Certifications / Licenses Required :
Good driving record and ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with an air brake certification within first 6 months of employment.
Additional Requirements :
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May perform worksite supervision of temporary workers
Motor Equipment Operator II :
Education :
Required : High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience :
Required : Considerable experience in the operation of motorized equipment, at the level of a Motor Equipment Operator I.
Preferred : Experience involving heavy duty special purpose equipment.
Certifications / Licenses :
Required : Class A Commercial driver's license with air brake certification and good driving record. Acquire a Registered Technician Certificate within in the first 6 months to apply regulated agricultural products.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call, and works varied shifts as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides immediate direction to work crews on site as assigned
OTHER INFORMATION
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes :
Salary : $35,975 - $43,625
