Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is a road maintenance position with the Public Works Department.

Individuals operate a variety of road machinery and perform miscellaneous labor in support of construction, maintenance, or repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, traffic or road signs, and engineering projects.

Capable of working independently and in a group setting during normal work hours and during callouts.

The operator is subject to and expected to be available for call-out 24-7 for emergency response to a variety of road related occurrences.

• Operate graders, brush cutters, backhoes, dozers, loaders, ditching equipment, tractor brooms, and other kinds of road machinery.
• Required to inspect and maintain assigned machinery including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, greasing needs, and tighten bolts, etc.
• Perform tasks common to road maintenance work such as:
  • traffic control flagging
  • operation and minor maintenance of road machinery
  • lifting and moving signs and barricades
  • asphalt patching
  • brush cutting and removal
  • guardrail or fence repair
  • jetting of culverts and similar activities
  • installing and adjusting tire chains
• Other physical labor may include but not be limited to:
  • Tree falling and cutting
  • cleaning culvert ends by hand
  • dismantling beaver dams
  • hand brushing
  • operating and feeding the chipper
  • cleaning equipment and trucks
  • assisting with shop clean-up or inventory
  • other labor-intensive jobs
• May be required to operate snowplow and sanding trucks during winter storm emergencies
• May be assigned the application of deicing during winter operations
• May be temporarily assigned to drive a truck and/or to assist sign technicians in pavement marking operations, posthole digging and sign placement and similar activities
• May be assigned to the operation of the oil distributors and herbicide operations, applying herbicides to road shoulders, assignment to these operations will be made following appropriate training.

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Shows initiative in performing job functions.

Perform related work as required.

• Practices and procedures related to road construction or maintenance
• Basic mathematics

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervision, and the general public
• Safely operate heavy construction equipment, large trucks, and power tools
• Work effectively without direct supervision
• Comply with Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation
• Experience working with survey stakes, blueprints, and specifications is preferred

• Washington State Class A, CDL with endorsement N for tank trailers
• Valid First-Aid/CPR Card
• Valid Flagger's Card
• Maintenance of current skills, good driving record, and additional training as needed