Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to roads, including chip and seal roadways
• Aids in preventative maintenance functions throughout the County roadway system
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• May be required to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, planting, and utilizing various herbicides and or pesticides
• Spreads salt and runs plows in winter
• Runs equipment necessary for trimming trees and brush, clearing ditches, and clearing roadways such as paint stripers, dump trucks, jack hammers, snow plows, back hoe, high loaders, chain saws; may utilize a variety of manual, gas, and electric powered tools, as well as a wide variety of hand tools
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards; practices safety when working on County roads with the appropriate safety barricades, cones, traffic control, and any required traffic flags
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, and asphalt repair and replacement
• Prevents injuries with fallen debris, spills, broken locks, etc.
• Follows through with all assigned duties and work-related goals assigned by lead or supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position and general knowledge of road and bridge safety preferred

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in construction and repair activities
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; must be able to obtain CDL
• Must have both written and oral communication skills to keep records, read instructions, and interpret directions
• Must have a professional and polite attitude when representing the County on the job

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold for mowing and snow removal
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift heavy items regularly; up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders
• Position may require some strenuous activity; must be able to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and be on feet for long periods of time