Equipment Operator 2 - McCammon

Bannock County•McCammon, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform entry level maintenance and service 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of 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.
Knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement.
Knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal, sanding, and de-icing.
Knowledge of emergency procedures and practices related to road construction.
Knowledge of heavy and construction equipment operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to 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.
Ability to perform concrete and asphalt repair and replacement.
Ability to operate hand tools.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including heavy equipment.
Ability to operate two-way radio communication equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees, occasionally in stressful conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, County administrators, vendors, contractors, other state and federal agencies, and the public.
Ability to identify hazardous materials and dispose of properly.
Ability to work overtime when needed for snow removal and summer projects.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms, and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, and engineering blueprints and diagrams.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate motor vehicles, including heavy equipment, and operate a variety of power and hand tools and to adjust equipment.
Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, including extremes of heat and cold.

Nice To Haves

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.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs 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.