Equipment Operator - McCammon

Purpose of Class

Operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform entry level maintenance and service work on County property; performs related work as required.

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform skilled maintenance and construction work on County property. The Equipment Operator is proficient in operating a variety of heavy equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools.

• Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County property under control of the Public Works Management;
• Operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, grader, bulldozer, crane, front end loader and attachments, backhoe, water tanker, roller, dump truck, boom truck, asphalt patching truck, chip spreader, equipment hauler, snow removal vehicles, pug mill, and related equipment;
• Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, grounds keeping equipment, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
• Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
• Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
• Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public areas;
• Could perform duties of burying and compacting waste, water roads, building repair, welding and other assigned duties;
• Ensures hazardous materials are handled and disposed of properly;
• Places erosion and sediment control devices;
• Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
• Prepares routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and maintenance records;
• Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions, and providing explanations;
• May assist in supervising community service workers, Equipment Operators, or temporary workers;
• May assist with training for Equipment Operators;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control and removal, safe equipment operation in a construction environment, and related duties;
• Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement;
• Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal, sanding, and de-icing;
• Emergency procedures and practices related to road construction;
• Heavy and construction equipment operation and maintenance;
• Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
• Federal (OSHA) and MSHA regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of heavy equipment, power tools, and trench and confined workplace safety;
• Customer service skills.

• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Operate heavy and power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping equipment, dump trucks, graders, loaders, dump trucks, rollers, compactors, scrapers, snow plowing and sanding, and related equipment as required;
• Perform concrete and asphalt repair and replacement;
• Operate hand tools;
• Operate a motor vehicle, including heavy equipment;
• Operate two-way radio communication equipment;
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees, occasionally in stressful conditions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, County administrators, vendors, contractors, other state and federal agencies, and the public;
• Identify hazardous materials and dispose of properly;
• Work overtime when needed for snow removal and summer projects.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required;
• Two (2) years' experience in street or utility system construction and maintenance, landfill operation, or a related field, with emphasis on operating heavy equipment is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Idaho Class A CDL driver's license. Tanker, multiple trailer, and Hazardous materials endorsements is required;
• Flagger/traffic control certification or ability to obtain is required;
• Forklift certification may be required;
• First Aid/CPR certification may be required;
• MSHA Certified.