Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator leads and monitors the work of highway and/or airfield maintenance crews while performing the same and/or more difficult duties in the repair and maintenance work related to highway projects on roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, and landscapes; or airfield repair and maintenance projects on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, storm drainage systems, fences, gates and adjacent airport properties; operates heavy and complex road construction equipment requiring a Class A license to perform a variety of highway or airfield repair and maintenance activities; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

Requirements

One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Highway Maintenance Worker.
Three years of full-time, paid experience operating repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment in support of highway, airfield, or construction maintenance and repair activities.
Two years of full-time, paid experience operating repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment in support of highway, airfield, or construction maintenance and repair activities AND Completion of a recognized heavy equipment operator's course.
Must be 18 years of age prior to date of appointment.
Must be able to perform manual labor such as digging ditches, lifting, carrying, and throwing shovelfuls of paving material.
Must be able to lift, carry, and transport materials weighing up to 90 pounds such as cement bags with or without assistance.
Must be able to frequently walk and/or stand for long periods of time, including on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Must be able to climb into and out of roadside ditches.
Must be able to use ladders to access trenches, etc.
Must be able to drive continuously throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate for the application of herbicides and pesticides from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California.
A valid forklift/tug certificate that meets OSHA requirements.
A 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate.
Basic CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Leads and monitors the work of highway and/or airfield maintenance crews.
Performs repair and maintenance work related to highway projects on roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, and landscapes.
Performs repair and maintenance work related to airfield projects on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, storm drainage systems, fences, gates and adjacent airport properties.
Operates heavy and complex road construction equipment requiring a Class A license.
Ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Communicates policies, procedures and job expectations.
Provides training to staff.