Lead Equipment Operator - Roads

ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.

The lead Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy duty equipment and specialized equipment used in the maintenance and/or construction of roads, bridges, and dams. May be required to perform other highway and maintenance type duties.

Duties include:

• Read blueprints and understand grading for road construction and drainage;
• Operate a wide range of heavy and light equipment (e.g., graders, gradalls, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, mowers, chippers, etc.);
• Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs;
• Support road construction and maintenance using machinery and hand tools;
• Assist with vegetation control (herbicide spraying) and seasonal snow/ice removal;
• Provide traffic control/flagging and assist other skilled trades as needed; and
• Maintain material records and supervise road crews when required.

• High School Diploma;
• Five years experience in highway maintenance and construction operations;
• Prior supervisory experience;
• Possession of valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake endorsement (Class A is preferred);
• Possession of a valid DOT physical card;
• Flagger, Public Agency Roadside Tree Expert, Herbicide Spraying, Sediment and Erosion Control Practices & Forklift Certification;
• Ability to comprehend safety training;
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day for emergency situations;
• Homeland Security Certifications;
• CPR & First Aid Certification;
• Fire Extinguisher Certification;
• Ability to pass drug testing and background check.