Part-Time Equipment Operator

About the Department

Serves on a part-time/seasonal basis for the Elko County Roads Department. This position is responsible for the maintenance of county roads, bridges, cattle guards, culverts, signs, and equipment as needed. 

Position Duties

• To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the basic use of manual and powered hand tools

Skills 

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral communications.
• Managing time effectively.

Abilities

• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.
• Accomplishing organizational goals and working independently on assignments from beginning to end.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with peers.

Other Qualifications

• Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles.
• Outdoor work is required in the maintenance of county roads, bridges, and equipment. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate vehicles and various pieces of tools and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand or walk.
• The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the field.