Medium Equipment Operator - Environmental Services - Public Works

Marion County • Salem, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation of medium road maintenance equipment. Performs moderately complex equipment operation duties for road, bridge, vegetation, sign making, drainage conveyance, ferry maintenance; nuisance control, environmental site, landfill, and transfer station maintenance control and/or construction. Operates all equipment and performs all tasks of lower-level classification within this job series.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the operation of motorized road maintenance and construction equipment and the performance of semi-skilled manual tasks.
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
• Must possess a current driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid Oregon CDL-A license with tank endorsement.
• A valid driver's license and CDL permit with medical card is required at time of hire.
• Finalist will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination by a County-appointed medical doctor and have good physical agility.
• Must be a certified flagger with the State of Oregon or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Must be a certified industrial forklift operator or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Must successfully complete FEMA ICS/NIMS IS-100/700 certification training within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Awareness and Limited Operations' level hazardous material clean up, cash handling, lift truck training.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance and minor repair of road, bridge maintenance and/or vegetation control equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of state laws pertaining to operation of motor vehicles and equipment on roads and highways.
• Considerable knowledge of technical and procedural knowledge of work methods required to perform in specialty are assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods and equipment commonly employed in performing the duties within the specialty area assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and methods to perform efficiently within the specialty area.
• Skill and ability to perform strenuous manual work under hazardous conditions and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Good mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Sees using depth perception.
• Stands.
• Sits up to a half an hour at a time.
• Moves about the work area.
• Bends forward.
• Stoops.
• Reaches overhead.
• Lifts and carries up to 50-100 lbs. unassisted for up to 50 feet.
• Pushes and pulls up to 300 lbs.
• Moves carts weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Uses a computer using word processing and email programs or programs specific to the position.
• Works in inclement weather conditions sometimes working in close proximity to roadway traffic.
• Must be able to traverse rough and uneven terrain.
• Climbs up on vehicles to inspect load.
• Works around compostable materials.
• Operates a keyboard.
• Uses rapid mental/hand/eye coordination.
• Sees using depth perception.
• Speaks clearly and audibly.
• Reads a 12 pt. font.
• Distinguishes colors and shades.
• Hears a normal level of speech.
• Works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, smoke, dust, vibration, noise, and chemicals.
• Works in areas that may be uneven or wet.
• Uses ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Works in areas that may be exposed to blood or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialized field may be required i.e. landfill operations, sign shop maintenance.
• Some positions will require possession of or obtain within five (5) months of hire, certification as a Right-of-Way Public Pesticide applicator's license.
• May occasionally exercise lead direction over a small crew.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations.
• May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county.
• Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium road maintenance equipment.
• Performs moderately complex equipment operation duties for road, bridge, vegetation, sign making, drainage conveyance, ferry maintenance, nuisance control, environmental site, landfill, and transfer station maintenance control and/or construction.
• Operates all equipment and performs all tasks of lower-level classification within this job series.
• Possesses CDL - A class with tank endorsement and maintains an acceptable driving record.
• Works in all weather conditions.
• Certified flagger.
• Performs ditch cleaning, catch basin, culvert cleaning, pipe camera inspection, and general stormwater system maintenance, including vegetated stormwater treatment.
• Operates vactor truck and water truck regularly.
• May operate street sweepers, excavators, tractor with flail mower, dump trucks, skid steer, hook truck, and other equipment as needed.
• Performs mowing, herbicide application, weed pulling, and other vegetation maintenance activities.
• Records all maintenance and inspection efforts in mobile and/or desktop GIS applications.
• Responsible for helping to maintain an accurate asset inventory.
• Uses computer and mobile devices to maintain databases with accurate information and pipe camera footage as well as report illicit discharges.
• Participates in drainage crew activities including ditch cleaning, erosion control, and culvert and catch basin installation.
• May participate in vegetation hand brushing/limbing crew activities.
• May participate in Layton box patching crew activities including shoveling, raking, and training on the box itself.
• May operate sander and snowplow.
• Operates hand power equipment (chain saws, chop saws, plate compactor, power drill, roto hammer, etc.).
• Monitors/mitigates high water, snow/ice, and windstorm events.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, which may include swing and/or graveyard.
• May occasionally exercise lead direction over a small crew.
• Sets up work zones and controls traffic.
• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given, for incidents on roads and road-related properties.
• Attends misc. meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations.
• May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county.
• Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED