Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033635, 61034964) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

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Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, etc. used in various road maintenance activities.
• Performs duties including manual labor or operating equipment in maintenance tasks such as clearing right-of-ways, cleaning and grading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins, and pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and raised medians.
• Operates 5 and 10 yard dump trucks to haul equipment and construction materials such as concrete pipes, asphalt, dirt, limestone, soil, cement, and debris.
• Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools including chainsaws and pole saws, and uses hand tools in various maintenance activities.
• May instruct crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, and handling hazardous materials and waste.
• Assists in setting up work zone traffic control including signs, cones, etc.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow and protect workers, the public, and equipment.
• Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations, which may include working hours outside of the normal schedule.
• When crew is in an "on-call" status, available 24 hours a day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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 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.
• 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.