Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61032365)

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains backhoe for repairing hi-low shoulders, washout, cleaning out drainage ditches, and installing sideline and cross line pipe.
• Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment including tandem dump truck/trailer, sand spreader, roller, and front-end loader to haul waste material, dirt, trees, etc.
• Operates motor graders for ditching, shoulder operations and repairs, grading and machining roads, driveway installation, and snow and ice removal.
• Operates motorized street sweeper, sand spreader, roller, and front-end loader.
• Sets up traffic control according to MUTCD Standards to warn motorists of roadwork ahead.
• Performs manual labor such as painting and making minor repairs to buildings and water systems at maintenance facilities to maintain acceptable appearance and condition.
• Operates and maintains electric/gas powered and hand tools in various phases of roadway maintenance (e.g., chain saw, shovel, bush axes, weed eaters, drills, wrenches, air compressor).
• Operates various pieces of equipment for snow and ice removal as necessary.
• Performs litter and debris pick-up, removal of dead animals, pothole patching, and other related duties.
• Assists during emergencies and is available 24 hours per day when crew is in on-call status.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards.

May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.