Equipment Operator/Laborer

Equipment Operator/Laborer

Actual salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
We provide an attractive benefits package.

Full Job Description

Position

We are seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Equipment Operator/ Field Laborer that will strengthen and support our community.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled and or skilled manual labor in the maintenance and repair of District roads and the public right-of-way, either independently or as a member of a crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Operates heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public roadways. Inspects equipment daily to ensure proper operating conditions.

·         Cleans debris from ditches, culverts, and creek beds; collects and hauls trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel; loads and unloads equipment, materials and supplies.

·         Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks in assigned maintenance area including street maintenance, or other assigned areas; performs special projects, raking, tree trimming, sign installations, trash removal, etc.

·          Performs asphalt related repairs including grinding, patching, and paving. 

·          Maintains logs and records as required.

·          Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

·         On-call for emergency services pertaining to roadways. 

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Two years of equipment operation experience.

Training:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications

·         Class A or B CDL license desirable but not required

Knowledge of:

·         Operational characteristics of a variety of light and heavy equipment used in street and utility maintenance and construction.

·         Operations and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment.
 

·         Practices, methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work including streets, utilities, sidewalks, landscape and related areas.

·         Methods and techniques of performing basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
 

·         Safe working practices as they relate to the operation of construction equipment.
 

·         Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
 

Ability to:

·         Operate a Backhoe/Excavator of all sizes in a safe and effective manner

·         Clean and maintain equipment in proper operating condition.

·         Work independently in the absence of supervision.

·         Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

·         Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

·         Set grade/slope using laser and other applicable methods

·         Grade using skip loader and skid steer 

·         Safely trench in roadways abiding by all applicable OSHA guidelines and safety practices 

·         Traffic control experience