Equipment Operator II District Commissioner Grade: 12

JOB SUMMARY

This position operates assigned equipment in the maintenance and repair of county roads, drainage ditches, and related infrastructure. Under the supervision of the District Road Supervisor, the employee operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment in the performance of moderately complex construction and maintenance activities. Employee receives specific instructions from supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with frequent inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies the District Road Supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee also performs other routine manual labor as assigned. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

MAJOR DUTIES

Operates equipment in the maintenance and repair of county roads, bridges, and drainage systems; operates an excavator, backhoe, brush cutter, front-end loader, and other equipment.

Performs operations with bulldozer, front-end loader, scraper, roller, self-propelled chip spreader, tractor, brush cutter, bush hog, backhoe, track how, and ditching machine.

Operates dump truck for hauling materials to/from work site. Operates tractors with various attachments in performing right-of-way (ROW) maintenance.

Performs equipment maintenance.

Performs regular equipment safety and operational inspections; performs scheduled preventative equipment maintenance; monitors equipment for needed repairs of maintenance.

Performs daily and monthly safety and maintenance vehicle inspections on assigned equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment; checks tires, oil, fluid levels, and lights.

Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non-standard conditions.

Ensures assigned equipment is fueled.

Reports equipment maintenance status to District Road Supervisor.

Performs work or may assist crew leader or other repairmen with mechanical repairs such as gas engine tuning, repair and overhaul, and ignition, fuel, brake and hydraulic system repair and overhaul.

Performs manual labor tasks associated with County road, bridge, and other infrastructure projects; performs miscellaneous tasks associated with Department projects.

Assists in bridge repairs and construction.

Digs trenches and assists in setting pipe.

Ensures the proper signage is visible during bridge outages.

Assists in measuring bridges.

Uses a chain saw to cut trees and bushes from ROW.

Installs and cleans drainpipes.

Hauls sand to icy bridges.

Performs flagman duties, as needed, while on road maintenance jobs.

Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs.

Picks up and piles brush, refuse and other materials.

Uses bush axe to perform various task.

Performs sign placement during road maintenance work.

Performs animal burials.

Opens graves at cemeteries.

Patches holes in roads.

Assists road crew as needed.

Performs minor carpentry and concrete work to repair bridges, etc.

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