What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road & Bridge Operator position at County of Pettis?
The Pettis County Road Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Operator.
Applications may be picked up at the Pettis County Road Department Office at 1511 N Ohio; Sedalia, MO 65301 or are on the Pettis County website at under the job opportunities tab.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
A qualified individual is one who:
- Has the physical ability required to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to perform daily routine physical activities without restrictions.
- Can perform required duties in inclement weather conditions including but not limited to ice, snow, extreme heat, and extreme cold.
- Has the interpersonal skills necessary to relate to colleagues and members of the public under conditions that may, on occasion, be adversarial or stressful.
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
- Has vision and hearing, with or without corrective devices, considered within the normal range necessary to safely operate heavy equipment.
- Can understand, interpret, and implement verbal and written instruction.
- Must have a CDL class A or B
General Job Duties Include:
- Perform manual labor related to completing road construction and maintenance to include paving, brush removal, and mowing.
- Perform traffic monitoring and control, including the flagging of vehicles and the distribution of barricades, warning signs, and safety cones.
- Operate various hand and power tools in the performance of routine construction and maintenance duties.
- Operate Class C vehicles in the performance of routine duties; load and secure materials and equipment on truck for transportation; transport staff, fuel, tools, and/or other materials to and from work sites.
- Perform general patrolling and clearing duties on roads, ditches, road access areas, and culverts.
- Perform generalized yard and building maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, shelving and mowing.
- Assist in the construction of fences, guardrails, and/or other structures.
- Pull levers or turn cranks to tilt body and dump contents.
- Operate, drive, and control heavy equipment.
- Check and maintain equipment functionality often.
- Keep performance records of machine functionality regularly.
- Provide preemptive maintenance on equipment to prevent malfunction.
- Perform minor repairs and report issues for larger repairs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift; Monday to Thursday – summer hours
- 8 hour shift: Monday to Friday-winter hours
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Paid vacation, paid sick, retirement package, dental, health, vision, life insurance and paid holidays.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law."
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20