Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma, GED equivalent or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state CDL driver’s license (Class “A”) with appropriate endorsements.
• Requires over three years and up to and including five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to excavate and compact earth, load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain County properties, cut down trees, install pipe, construct roads, and perform other general or specialized functions of various County departments.
• May operate dump trucks and other trucks, motor graders, excavators, backhoe, slope mower and asphalt paving machine.
• Often hauls equipment on the low-boy that weighs in excess of 80,000 pounds.
• Manually loads / unloads materials onto vehicles; transports materials and equipment to/from work sites.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Provides leadership to or assists co-workers with various duties as required.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.