Heavy Equipment Operator II

Kanabec County•Mora, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all county equipment used in maintaining the County road system with the primary purpose of operating motor graders and off-road heavy equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of DOT and traffic regulations for commercial drivers and traffic control.
Direct experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
Basic understanding of diesel mechanics.
Adapt to changing working environments.
Ability to receive and follow direction, as well as assist less experienced co-workers, to complete projects to acceptable standards.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the public, co-workers, and management.
High School diploma or equivalent plus specialized training (CDL)
5 years experience
Class A drivers license
Attain Flagger Certification within 1 year and maintain

Responsibilities

Operates motor grader for department operations including blading of gravel roads and shoulders, cutting ditches, leveling grade, aggregate surfacing, and other projects as assigned.
Maintains road surface during the winter months by plowing snow and cutting ice with motor grader.
Operates motor grader, dozer, or excavator to complete special projects and road construction work.
Operates rubber tired loader for stockpiling and loading operations.
Operates excavator to remove and install/maintain culverts, dig ditches, test gravel, unload material and do miscellaneous excavation.
Operates tractor-trailer to move equipment.
Operates tandem dump truck to remove snow and ice by plowing and sanding roadways.
Inspects and measures county infrastructure to monitor condition and performance.
Maintains logs related to work assignments.
Reports road deficiencies to the Maintenance Superintendent.
Operates other county equipment as assigned
Performs repairs and maintenance to bridges identified by bridge inspection reports and as assigned.
Clears highway right-of-way of brush, trees, and garbage.
Performs road maintenance activities such as crack sealing, pothole patching, sweeping, mowing, cleaning culverts, etc.
Creates traffic control layouts, with the use of signs, cones, and other devices according to DOT regulations.
Paints bridges, graffiti cover-up, equipment, etc.
Assists in completing special projects on building and grounds as needed.
Maintains log of equipment maintenance and time and material usage.
Performs routine inspections and maintenance on county equipment as required by DOT/county policies as assigned.
Participate in and follow county safety program/policies; perform routine safety inspections on buildings, grounds, and equipment; attend and participate in safety meetings.
Emergency response - snow, flood, storm clean up.
Performs related duties as required.