Highway Operator

This position is responsible for operating light equipment, tractors, trucks or other vehicles to maintain right of ways for County roads or to deliver materials to designated sites. Also performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks for the County as needed.

Department:
Highway

Pay Grade: 75, Non-Exempt

Starting hourly rate: $23.29

Minimum Experience:

One year of general maintenance, light equipment operation or related experience.

Minimum Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certifications, Licenses:

• Must hold a valid Driver's license and a valid CDL A or
  
  B.
• A pre-employment criminal background check and submission to drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances is required.

This position is responsible for operating light equipment, tractors, trucks or other vehicles to maintain right of ways for County roads or to deliver materials to designated sites. Also performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks for the County as needed.

GENERAL POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they 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 also be required or assigned.

• Operates light equipment such as mower, tractor, mower trim, chipper, front-endloader and dump truck to perform assigned tasks relating to roadsides and right of way maintenance.
• Drives various trucks and equipment to transport and load and/or unload materials such as hot mix, dirt, rock, wood, etc. at a designated highway construction site.
• Erects traffic signs near construction areas and flags traffic through and around construction or work areas.
• Performs roadside duties, including mowing and planting grass seed; pruning and removal of trees; chipping brush and removing debris.
• Performs temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes; operates sweeper to clean/prepare parking lots to be paved.
• May operate street roller to spread hot or cold mix when tying driveway to road.
• May operates snow plow and salt spreader truck when inclement weather occurs.
• Maintains ditch, waterways, and storm drain for proper drainage as needed.
• Inspects truck to make sure truck and equipment are operating properly and safely. Performs routine maintenance on light equipment and trucks.
• Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and County and local building codes.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no fiscal responsibilities.

COUNTY ORGANIZATION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the Department and County to other County staff and members of the public.
• Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance.
• Demonstrates the organization’s Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Works under direct supervision of the Foreman. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS– KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic practices, methods, and equipment used in grounds maintenance and general maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Hazardous chemicals, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Excellent public contact and customer service skills.
• Operation and maintenance of all light and some heavy power-driven equipment.
• Practices,…