Motor Equipment Operator II

General Description

Operates tandem dump trucks and heavy or specialized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of storm water facilities. Performs heavy manual labor required to complete assigned projects. Operates trash pumps during flooding conditions to help prevent property loss due to flooding. Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly serviced and maintained and makes minor repairs as needed. Assumes duties of storm water foreman as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates tandem dump trucks used for hauling materials and transporting equipment.
• Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspection.
• Operates heavy and small equipment used to maintain and construct storm water facilities and to remove snow.
• Operates a variety of power tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, mowers, weed trimmers, aerator, drills, dampers, augers, pumps, and wood working tools.
• Performs heavy manual labor needed for construction of storm water projects, snow removal, and debris clearing in creeks and streams.
• Assists in the supervision of contract work crews or employees.
• Reads maps and plans and performs basic surveying for the construction of drainage facilities.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures are being used.
• Provides information to foreman or MEO III about employee performance.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry, concrete and masonry work.
• Services and makes repairs to equipment as needed.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour stand by and may occasionally work varied schedule and/or extended shifts as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cordial relationships with residents and the public that are impacted by County activities.
• Follows and enforces proper safety procedures.

Requirements/Preferences

Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Required: Two (2) or more years experience in the operation of motorized equipment, at the level of a MEO II and periodically, during this time, must have acted as the foreman to the satisfaction of the supervisor. 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. Must possess or be able to obtain Flagging, forklift, HAZWOPER and Confined Space Entry Certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of safely operating and servicing heavy construction and maintenance equipment, such as heavy-duty trucks, excavator, track loader and backhoes; and of VDOT safety and traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate several types of heavy equipment; service and perform minor repairs to equipment; supervise and train people; effectively work with the public; perform heavy manual labor; maintain routine records; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Must be able to supervise crews when needed.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a qualifications test.
• Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination, including drug screening.
• Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Working Conditions

Overall Physical Strength Demand: HEAVY - Lift and/or exert force up to 10 lbs. occasionally or insignificant weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands: C = Continuously 5.5 to 8+ hours daily; F = Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours daily; O = Occasionally Up to 2.5 hours daily; R = Rarely Less than 1 hour/week; N = Never Never occurs

• Standing: F
• Walking: F
• Carrying: O
• Reaching: O
• Fine Dexterity: R
• Crouching: O
• Bending: O
• Climbing: F
• Vision: O
• Talking: O
• Sitting: O
• Lifting: O
• Pushing/Pulling: O
• Handling: O
• Kneeling: O
• Crawling: F
• Twisting: F
• Balancing: F
• Hearing: F
• Foot Controls: F

Environmental Factors: D = Daily; W = Weekly; M = Monthly; S = Seasonally; R = Rarely; N = Never

• Mechanical Hazards: D
• Chemical Hazards: M
• Electrical Hazards: W
• Fire Hazards: R
• Explosives: N
• Communicable Diseases: R
• Physical Danger/Abuse: M
• Dirt/Dust: D
• Extreme Temperatures: S
• Noise/Vibration: D
• Fumes/Odors: D
• Wetness/Humidity: D
• Darkness/Poor Lighting: S

Primary Work Location: Outdoors

Machines, Tools, Equipment And Work Aids

Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders, Augers, Tamper, Pipe Saw, Chain Saw, Hammer Drill, Weedeater, Blower, Skill Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Pipe Laser, Rotary Laser, Air wrench, Dump Truck and other various hand tools.

Protective Equipment Required

Goggles/Safety Glasses, Safety Vest, Gloves, Ear Muffs/Plugs, Hard Hats, Respirator, Steel Toe Boots, and Chaps.

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