Medium Equipment Operator​/Litter Control - Public Works

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.

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.

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 proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Must possess a current driver's license with an acceptable driving history; AND possess, OR obtain within 6 months of…