Equipment Operator - Basic
About The Position
This is a safety sensitive position which operates and maintains, with a high degree of proficiency and skill on equipment, which includes various types and styles of tractor mowers and herbicide spray equipment, backhoe, single-axle dump truck and water truck. Maintain waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-way by mowing and/or spraying weeds on District property. Operating necessary equipment for backfill, dust control and loading materials into trucks to be hauled. Responsible to the area Maintenance Foreman. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have at least six (6) months’ experience with agricultural/heavy equipment basic operations, basic herbicide spraying, and basic mechanical skills and tire service is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
- Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District insurance guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- A CDL Class A or B is preferred
- N (tanker) endorsement preferred.
Responsibilities
- Routinely performs required maintenance on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
- Routinely performs a mowing pattern to control the growth of weeds on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
- Responsible for servicing of equipment with fuel and lubricants and making minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use, reports any major repairs needed to Maintenance Foreman.
- Prepares regular reports on hours of operation, quantities of fuel and lubricants consumed, measures of work accomplished, and all related data.
- Responsible for proper use of equipment, complying with service manual requirements and preventing damage to assigned equipment.
- Plan and coordinate moving of equipment to minimize loss of time in conjunction with Maintenance Foreman and/or Director of Maintenance.
- Assists in spraying herbicides to control growth of weeds as needed.
- Assists in installation and/or repair of turnouts as needed.
- Must be able to excavate backfill and level earth materials to accomplish work as needed.
- Responsible for loading earth materials safely into dump trucks for hauling.
- Responsible for servicing of equipment as per manufacturer or District requirements to ensure preventative maintenance and making minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use.
- Reports any major repairs needed to immediate Supervisor.
- Prepares regular reports on preventative maintenance, mileage sheets, and quantities of fuel.
- Responsible for compliance of safety rules and regulations.
- Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and District policies and procedures.
- Attendance during scheduled shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
