Equipment Operator

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This description is a structured refinement of the original posting to meet formatting quality standards.

This is a non-exempt position involving operation of medium and heavy maintenance and construction equipment. It also involves performance of semi-skilled manual tasks.

The Role s, Responsibilities, Job Functions, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.

• Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

• Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

• Knowledge and acceptance of county procedures as set forth by policies and supervisors.

• Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

• Learn and follow safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Adhere to proper operating methods and monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

• Perform job in a safe manner with full consideration given to personal safety of yourself, fellow crew members and the public.

• Perform inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in the servicing and repair of the same.

• Observe roads, bridges, culverts, ditches and road signs for maintenance needs and report problems to their supervisor.

• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.

• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.

• Turn in daily time sheets and mileage logs as required.

• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.

• Operate machinery in a manner that does not cause undue wear and tear to machinery or property.

• Operate motor graders, dozers, scrapers, cranes, snowplows, backhoes, loaders and other equipment for all phases of construction and maintenance projects.

• Load and unload materials, machinery, and supplies.

• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Maintain and keep machinery in good repair. Lubricate, clean, maintain or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.

• Operate machines to spread, smooth, level of stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds.

• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow and indicate low spots for workers to add material.

• Light burners or start heating units of machines and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.

• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, or report malfunctions to supervisors.

• Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment.

• Inspect equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction, maintenance or excavation.

• Install equipment attachments or components.

• Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.

• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Look, listen, feel, and smell to detect any problems with the equipment you are operating.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• May be required to attend seminars or training sessions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Government Administration

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