Medium Equipment Operator​/Litter Control - Public Works

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to add to our Road & Bridge Operations Division. The Medium Equipment Operator position will join a collaborative team taking part in the necessary tasks for the operation and maintenance of litter control & signs/stripes/pavement markings. In addition, you will assist other teams with maintaining other roadway features within the Marion County community including traffic control, pavement/drainage, bridges/guardrails, roadside vegetation, and snow & ice response.

This position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL-A) w/tanker endorsement within six months of hire upon the provided successful completion of training.

Responsible for the operation of medium road maintenance equipment. Performs moderately complex equipment operation duties for road, bridge, vegetation, sign making, drainage conveyance, ferry maintenance; nuisance control, environmental site, landfill, and transfer station maintenance control and/or construction. Operates all equipment and performs all tasks of lower level classification within this job series.

Works under the direct supervision of a supervisor or other lead worker position, which assigns work, observes performance, and inspects work upon completion for conformance to road maintenance standards.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions within this classification but duties may include exercising lead direction over a small work crew.

Typical Duties
- Duties include, but are not limited to the following

This position is assigned to the Road Operations’ Signs/Pavement Markings crew primarily participating in the Litter/Nuisance Control program and may report to other work groups with alternative work locations and work schedules.

• Participates in litter pick-up/nuisance control and Adopt-a-Road programs.
• May operate all equipment listed in the Equipment Operators Classification table.
• Installs and maintains traffic signs, pavement markings, and traffic control devices.
• Operate a computer sign plotter to make a variety of traffic control signs. Maintain road appurtenances database.
• Work may include digging ditches; shoveling; installing and maintaining culverts; cutting and chipping brush; cleaning and maintaining shops, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Controls or directs traffic around hazards or crews; sets up, moves, and maintains signs, cones and barricades, portable devices for work or hazard zones; turns high water signs; operates pilot truck.
• Shovel and rake hot mix asphalt or cold mix; apply tack oil; prepare and apply crack sealant.
• Stands for long periods of time; walks long distances; works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor; loading/ unloading all types of heavy materials; work with Corrections workers.
• May occasionally exercise lead direction over lower-level workers.
• Adequately communicate and access information via the computer (i.e., effectively uses and responds to e-mails)
• Create and update daily and weekly computerized work reports. Maintain records of inventory, work schedules for crews, materials used on projects and inspection reports for assigned projects.
• Participates in meetings, on-going training, and professional development.
• Consider an essential employee; works in inclement weather conditions; aids in storms response and recovery including ice, snow control, flooding, high water, and wind damage.
• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given, for incidents on roads and road-related properties.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain…