What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator I position at County of Roanoke Virginia?
~ Operates a tandem dump truck used for hauling materials and transporting equipment
~ Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspections.
~ Operates heavy and small equipment used to maintain and construct stormwater facilities and to remove snow.
~ Understand and follow all safety requirements
~ Performs heavy manual labor needed for construction of storm water projects, snow removal, debris clearing in creeks and streams.
~ Operates variety of power tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, mowers, weed trimmers, aerator, drills, dampers, augers, pumps, and wood working tools.
~ Applies fertilizer, weed killers and other compounds.
~ Performs routine maintenance service and repair to equipment.
~ Assists in loading and unloading transported material and equipment.
~ Subject to twenty-four (24) hour stand-by may occasionally work varied and/or extended shifts as assigned.
~ During inclement weather will be assigned snow removal duties at County facilities
- Good knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment; and of traffic rules and regulations.
- Ability to operate several types of trucks and construction equipment; make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; follow oral and written instructions; perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned; and to perform other duties as assigned when not operating equipment.
Salary : $38,166 - $46,501