County Road Equipment Operator

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform semi-skilled operation of equipment used in the construction and maintenance of county roads, drainage ditches and bridges.

Major work responsibilities may include:

• Operating various types of equipment including highway tractors, rollers, and backhoes.
• Performing various maintenance and construction related duties utilizing equipment.
• Performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Training on additional equipment as time permits.
• Performing related manual work.

The County Road Equipment Operator I is distinguished from the County Road Equipment Operator II in that the CREO I typically performs less skilled equipment operations than the CREO II and operates equipment that does not require a CDL.

Work is ordinarily performed under the supervision of and frequently inspected by the Road Maintenance Supervisor.

Three (3) months of experience in the operation of off-road or industrial use equipment.

Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

A CDL may be required to perform the duties of the relief Operator on vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include direct sun exposure, extreme heat and/or cold, rain, and lightning as well as exposure to ants, bees, insects, and poisonous plants such as poison ivy and poison oak.

Equipment is operated on paved surfaces as well as across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces at the various work sites.

Work requires some extended work hours, overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours as well as after hours on-call duty.

Physical ability to bend, stoop, walk, and stand for periods of time as needed to perform manual labor duties.