Road Equipment Operator 3

Saline County • Benton, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An equipment operator works under the direction of the Road Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. The incumbent primarily performs labor tasks in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. Also, operates road department equipment including dump trucks and dozers for mass pushing, fine grading and topsoil replacement, running an excavator to load trucks, dig on grade, operate a skid-steer and log loader (grapple truck), roller, tractor and an asphalt overlay machine. The incumbent is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the parts inventory, assist with two-way radio communications, and maintain the physical condition of the shop building. The incumbent has the responsibility to monitor identification and informational signing, make and install the highway signs, as needed, and perform other miscellaneous duties related to the installation of signs. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g., construction equipment operation, heavy equipment used in road operations., plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
• Class A CDL required; must possess knowledge of equipment operations on numerous pieces of machinery.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of street drainage, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of construction work in concrete and asphalt.
• General knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Ability to judge conditions of the road and ditches for grading.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to operate chainsaws, power tools, lawn equipment for right of way maintenance and storm clean up.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Skill to work and operate equipment in high traffic areas so as to ensure the safety of the public and other employees.
• Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen along with random drug screens throughout employment with Saline County.
• The applicant must be registered on the FMSCA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol clearinghouse prior to employment or after obtaining a CDL to ensure the driver is not prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions.
• An essential function of this position is the ability to work in a contact state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Class B CDL

Responsibilities

• Dump truck operation to haul gravel and operate the snowplow or chip spreader truck in the winter, water truck operation in summer, and spreader truck operations for blacktop material.
• Makes minor on site repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, i.e., change oil, lubricate, tire repairs, to insure proper operation.
• Works with all hand tools required in road construction and repair.
• Has knowledge and experience of operating all types of road building equipment.
• Has ability to operate truck and trailer on such as lowboy for moving equipment.
• Prepares roads for paving, seals roads, compacts asphalt mats.
• Repairs and maintains roads and right of ways within County.
• Works under direction of the OEM during times of emergency and disaster.
• Assists in mowing of ditching and rights-of-way.
• Attends department meetings, functions and training as required.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
• The ability to read road plans and directions.
• Ensure that all equipment operations are performed in an efficient and safe manner for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of county roads to guard against accidents to fellow employees and the public at large.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtain a wellness check within designated timeframe.
• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

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