Equipment Operator

County of Mason•Mason County, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is a road maintenance position with the Public Works Department. Individuals operate a variety of road machinery and perform miscellaneous labor in support of construction, maintenance, or repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, traffic or road signs, and engineering projects. Capable of working independently and in a group setting during normal work hours and during callouts. The operator is subject to and expected to be available for call-out 24-7 for emergency response to a variety of road related occurrences.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation
Washington State Class A, CDL with endorsement N for tank trailers
Valid First-Aid/CPR Card
Valid Flagger's Card
Maintenance of current skills, good driving record, and additional training as needed
Knowledge of practices and procedures related to road construction or maintenance
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervision, and the general public
Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment, large trucks, and power tools
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
Ability to comply with Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws

Nice To Haves

Experience working with survey stakes, blueprints, and specifications is preferred

Responsibilities

Operate graders, brush cutters, backhoes, dozers, loaders, ditching equipment, tractor brooms, and other kinds of road machinery.
Inspect and maintain assigned machinery including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, greasing needs, and tighten bolts, etc.
Perform tasks common to road maintenance work such as: traffic control flagging operation and minor maintenance of road machinery lifting and moving signs and barricades asphalt patching brush cutting and removal guardrail or fence repair jetting of culverts and similar activities installing and adjusting tire chains
Perform other physical labor which may include but not be limited to: Tree falling and cutting cleaning culvert ends by hand dismantling beaver dams hand brushing operating and feeding the chipper cleaning equipment and trucks assisting with shop clean-up or inventory other labor-intensive jobs
May be required to operate snowplow and sanding trucks during winter storm emergencies.
May be assigned the application of deicing during winter operations.
May be temporarily assigned to drive a truck and/or to assist sign technicians in pavement marking operations, posthole digging and sign placement and similar activities.
May be assigned to the operation of the oil distributors and herbicide operations, applying herbicides to road shoulders, assignment to these operations will be made following appropriate training.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Shows initiative in performing job functions.
Perform related work as required.