Equipment Operator I

Madison County Commission•Brownsboro, AL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, employees operate trucks and light construction machinery in the construction and maintenance of bridges, roads, water pipes, and other structures. They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment they use, including minor repair and maintenance. The work is semi-skilled and follows detailed instructions from a supervisor, with inspections during the work and upon completion. The position requires a combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of primary or secondary education that did not result in a high school diploma or equivalency diploma. Employees must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in adverse weather, communicate with workers and supervisors by radio and in person, and be available for 24-hour emergency on-call duty within the assigned district. A valid Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within six months of employment, and the employee must be insurable by the Madison County Commission’s risk underwriters. An MVR is obtained and reviewed annually; CDL holders must register with the FMCSA DOT Clearinghouse. Applicants must complete the employment application. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace that conducts drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Training and experience equivalent to completion of any level of primary or secondary education that did not result in a high school diploma or equivalency diploma.
Working knowledge of traffic laws, techniques, and procedures for safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment.
Skill in operating trucks, wheeled tractors, and other lighter equipment.
Skill in performing basic maintenance tasks.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to judge roadworthiness and compliance with D.O.T. regulations.
Physical capability to perform strenuous manual labor in adverse weather conditions.
Must pass a D.O.T. commercial driver's physical and drug screen.
Must communicate with workers and supervisors by radio and in person.
Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
Must be able to work outdoors and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crawl, and observe surroundings.
Must be available for 24-hour on-call emergency duty within the assigned district.
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License or obtain one within six months of employment, and be insurable by the Madison County Commission's risk underwriters.
An MVR will be obtained and reviewed annually.
Must be registered for the FMCSA DOT Clearinghouse if holding a CDL.

Responsibilities

Drive mid-size dump and tank trucks while hauling construction and maintenance materials, tools, and trash.
Operate wheeled tractors with roller, gradall, broom, plow, or mower attachments.
Operate small asphaltic oil heaters, tractor and truck loaders, patching rollers, and compression equipment.
Act as a relief operator for distributors and loaders.
Operate jackhammers and perform other manual labor as required.
Wash, oil, grease, and perform general maintenance on equipment used.
Notify supervisors of safety hazards or vehicles that do not comply with D.O.T. standards.
Transport vehicles to Motor & Equipment Services or other facilities for repair.
Keep records of deliveries.
Transport workers and tools.