Operator Technician II - Silverhill - Baldwin County Commission

Baldwin County•Silverhill, AL

About The Position

The Operator Technician II operates various types of heavy and light equipment in support of Highway Department operations. The role includes inspecting assigned equipment before operation, monitoring it while in use, performing light maintenance and servicing, and reporting mechanical or safety problems. The technician may assist mechanics with repairs and performs routine manual labor, including road maintenance, material handling, vegetation clearing, bridge repair, sign installation, and traffic direction. Driving is an essential function of the position. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County’s insurance carrier, and pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks, a pre-employment drug test, and a physical. Employees are required to wear uniforms as directed by the County Engineer.

Requirements

At least 20 years of age.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B).
At least two years of experience operating a minimum of seven listed types of equipment: dump truck, roller, tiller, bush hog, front-end loader, tractor, motor grader, backhoe/excavator, chip spreader, bulldozer, box blade, or boom mower.
Two or more years of experience operating light construction equipment.
Must be insurable under the County’s insurance standards and by its insurance carrier.
Must pass criminal and motor vehicle background checks, a pre-employment drug test, and a physical.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends in emergencies or when required.
Skills to communicate information to supervisors and co-workers, complete routine forms and records, and understand operator manuals, directives, procedures, and instructions.
Moderate skill in operating, maintaining, and safely using trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of traffic regulations, safety rules, accident causes and prevention, and County policies, procedures, and rules.
Defensive driving skills and ability to work independently without close supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy and light equipment used in Highway Department operations, including assigned equipment and other equipment as directed.
Perform safety and maintenance inspections of assigned equipment before operating it.
Monitor gauges and indicators while operating equipment for non-standard conditions.
Perform light maintenance and servicing of operated equipment and notify the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor of mechanical or safety problems.
Assist mechanics with repairs related to mechanical failures when needed.
Use a chain saw to cut trees from the right-of-way in emergency situations.
Clear brush using an ax, bush ax, or banjo blade.
Patch holes as part of the Paved Road Maintenance Program.
Load and unload construction materials and supplies from trucks.
Shovel asphalt, cinder, rocks, soil, and other materials.
Assist with bridge repairs.
Install traffic signs for public safety and direct traffic at job sites.
Perform related manual labor as required.
Travel to pick up materials out of area when needed.
Wear uniforms as directed by the County Engineer.