Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Summary

This position operates heavy equipment/machinery/tools in performing a variety of highway construction and maintenance work to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to standards. In addition, this position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment and other specialized equipment used in building, shaping and maintaining road surfaces and culvert replacements. Winter maintenance activities are also required for this position.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Safely operates assigned heavy construction equipment, machinery, tools and/or trucks for highway and bridge construction and maintenance construction; and maintenance materials handling.

2. Operate heavy equipment to prepare, maintain and repair road surfaces.

3. Operate heavy equipment for building, shaping and maintaining road surfaces.

4. Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.

5. Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.

6. Performs general highway maintenance and related activities as assigned, including snow and ice removal, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repairs, sign repairs, clearing brush, hauling materials, flagging traffic, roadway vegetation control, sweeping intersections, routering and sealing road cracks, culvert and drainage work, removing dead animals and trash and buildings and facilities maintenance repairs.

7. Perform daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.

8. Perform minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.

9. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.

10. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.

11. Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.

· Knowledge of Digger’s Hotline, utility markings and clearances and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.

· Knowledge of construction industry safety rules and ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment.

· Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.

· Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.

· Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.

· Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.

· Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.

· Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.

· Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.

· Ability to work as a member of a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local ordinances, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, safety manuals and warning labels.

· Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and understand and carry out instructions received in writing or verbally.

· Ability to maintain regular, reliable, prompt and predictable on-site job attendance.

· Ability to work allocated hours which may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

· Ability to lawfully operate designated equipment/vehicles at all times duties are performed.

· Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

· Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.

· Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

· Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.

· Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.

· Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.

· Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in heavy equipment operation.

· Snow plowing experience.

· Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

· Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, first aid, CPR, FISTA, HMA Tech I/II and AGG Tech I/II may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment.

· Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. 

· This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

· Work has standard vision requirements.

· Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

· Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

· Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather, heavy traffic conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work near mechanical parts.

· Work is generally in a moderately noisy setting outdoors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.14 - $31.79 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $32