Posting Start Date
09/06/2024Posting End Date
09/20/2024Descriptions
The Equipment Operator II performs skilled work in operating different types of construction and maintenance equipment. The employee in this position operates a variety of heavy equipment requiring a degree of skill in performing a variety of job assignments. This employee performs tasks related to road and bridge maintenance and construction in Dickinson County.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all countywide and departmental policies and procedures.
- Operate light and heavy equipment such as a loader, mower, roller, tractor, paint striping, crack fill machine, backhoe, chain saw, sheep foot, high loader, water trucks, bobtail, wench truck, broom, dump truck, semi-tractor and trailer, implement tractor, and other light and heavy equipment.
- Perform maintenance and servicing work in connection with the operations of related equipment.
- Transport materials and equipment to job sites.
- Perform finished grading operations.
- Patches road and bridge surfaces using cold or hot mix.
- Spread gravel, sand, rock and asphalt.
- Perform road and bridge constructions and maintenance work repairing guard rails, such as mowing ditches, installing and maintaining culverts and filling washouts.
- Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges in the winter.
- Assist bridge and asphalt crews in work assignments.
- Provide flagging function at road construction projects.
- Provide maintenance and care of equipment and minor equipment repair.
- Perform housekeeping functions in the shop.
- Perform fueling, cleaning and washing of the vehicles.
- Operate tractors, mowers and other related vehicles. Operate farm type tractors.
- Cut grass and weeds around guardrails and signposts.
- Tree trimming and brush clearance, install signs, performing flood barricading and maintenance.
- Other duties as deemed necessary or as required.
BEHAVIOR STANDARD
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers and management.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain accurate records of work performed.
- Perform semi and unskilled work as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of road and bridge materials and equipment maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of safety operation of equipment.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials safety.
- Knowledge of road rebuilding, road bases, laying and patching with asphalt materials, water drainage, and installing culverts.
- Ability to lay grade, cut grade, build approaches with a firm understanding of math skills along with soil composition and other environmental factors.
- Ability to operate a motor grader, backhoe, mower, tractor, roller, chain saw, and other related light and heavy equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Skills in organization, mathematical processes, time management and a high degree of computer proficiency.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to make independent decisions, use good judgment, accept results and receive constructive feedback in an appropriate positive manner.
- Able and willing to work with others toward achieving common goals. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of teamwork. Display positive attitude and support county policies and communicate properly.
- Demonstrate initiative in execution of work, comprehend instructions without close supervision and volunteers to assist others, produces the expected volume of work.
- Execute work thoroughly, accurately and in an organized manner.
- Accept responsibility and complete work assignments on schedule, without undue delays and within other established parameters.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language.
- Maintain acceptable attendance and arrives and leaves at the prescribed times.
- Dress and groom appropriately for the job.
- Keep work area neat and orderly.
Certificate Needed
EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED,
Two to four years related experience and/or training.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license
Use this link to apply: https://ks-dickinsoncounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/