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Job Title Equipment Operator Starting wage DOE: $24.05/hr - $25.53/hrJob Sub-title Highway DepartmentClassification Non-ExemptReports to Highway Superintendent, Operations Manager and/or Highway ForemanSupervisory Role As delegated by the Department Head or Designated SupervisorIntroductory Period 180 Days from commencement of workSelf-Termination 2 Weeks or 10 working daysLicense Requirement Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days from commencement of workJob Objective Responsible for operating trucks and highway equipment while constructing and maintaining county roads, road sides and signsHours of Work 10 Summer (6:30 am to 5:00 pm) / 8 Winter (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) or as assignedClothing Hard Hat,Steel Toed Shoes/Boots, Safety Glasses, Leather gloves, rubber gloves, rain coat, seasonal outerwear, or other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to the task assigned.Equipment/Tools Forklift, various carts/dollies, ladders/step stools, tools of various weights and sizes, overhead pulley system, shovels, cleaning tools, large/heavy equipment and machinery, parts for machinery of various shapes and sizes, and weed and pesticide chemicals.Statement of Duties Participates in such road surface repair duties such as patching, grading, chipping, sealing and other related repairs Includes operating specialized equipment needed to complete such repairsPerforms roadside maintenance duties such as mowing and trimming; litter and trash pickup; cleaning and reshaping ditches; and inspection, cleaning, replacing minor drainage structuresReport signs and supports needing replacement and/or repair Inspects roadways and roadsides to identify where work and repair is requiredAssists with maintaining traffic control and establishing work site traffic control and flaggingOperates and maintains snow and ice removal equipmentOperates hand equipment such as (but not limited to) post drivers, chain saws, string trimmers and small hand toolsCompletes required paperwork such as time sheets and scale ticketsOperates welding and cutting torchesPerforms light maintenance on trucks such as checking water, oil and tiresPerform janitorial duties as assignedExpected to use caution when operating equipmentFollow road/shop policies and procedures including safety proceduresAble to work assigned duties without direct supervisionQualifications, Skills and KnowledgeAbility to safely operate snow and ice removal equipment and a variety of maintenance equipment ranging from hand tools to large vehicular equipmentHigh school education or equivalent with related work experience preferredWorking knowledge of and ability to follow general department work methods and proceduresAbility to safely use material used in department work activitesKnowledge of traffic laws that apply to light and heavy equipmentEssential Job Functions:Function: Travel and Operate Highway Equipment Activity: travel to/from various areas Walking (Frequently) indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface for 300 ft. to travelto/from various areas to operate and maintain highway equipment. Activity: climb on to equipment Step Ladder Climbing (Frequently) 8 ft. ladder with 8 steps, to climb on and to operate andmaintain highway equipment. Activity: drive vehicles Sitting (Continuously) for 3 hr. to drive vehicles to operate andmaintain highway equipment.Function: Operate and Maintain Highway Equipment Activity: perform maintenance duties Crouching (Occasionally) for 5 min. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surfaceto perform maintenance duties to operate and maintain highway equipment. Kneeling (Occasionally) for 5 min. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface toperform maintenance duties to operate and maintain highway equipment. Elevated Work (Continuously) using either hang to perform maintenance duties to operate and maintainhighway equipment. Activity: use toolsLeft Hand Grip (Frequently) static grip with a force of 80 lb. using the left hand grip to use tools tooperate and maintain highway equipment.Right Hand Grip (Frequently) static grip with a force of 80 lb. using the right hand grip to use toolsto operate and maintain highway equipment.Function Transition Parts or Equipment within the Facility Activity: move heavy equipment Pulling (Frequently) horizontal at a self-selected height with a force of 60 lb. up to a distance of 100ft.indoors and outdoors on a smooth and slippery surface to move heavy equipment to transition partsor equipment within the facility. Pushing (Frequently) horizontal at a self -se1ected height with a force of 601b. up to a distance of 100 ft.indoors and outdoors on a smooth and slippery surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts orequipment within the facility. Floor To Waist Lift (Rarely) 100 lb. from 20in. to 62 in. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slipperyand uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility. Floor To Waist Lift (Frequently) 50.1b.from 20 in. to 62 in. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slipperyand uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility. Right Carry (Frequently) 50 lb. for a distance of 100.0 ft. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slipperyand uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility. Floor To Waist Lift (Occasionally) 80 lb. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and unevensurface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.Function depositor retrieve parts from inventory Activity: reach up toshelvesWaist To Crown Lift (Occasionally) 20 lb. to86 in. indoors on a smooth surface to reach up to deposit or retrieve parts from inventory.Marginal Job FunctionsFunction prepare snow removal equipment Activity lift tire chains off floor Right Carry (Rarely) 80 lb. to 55 in for a distance of 100.0 ft. indoors and outdoors on a smooth,slippery and uneven surface to lift tire chains off floor to get snow equipment ready. Floor To Waist Lift (Rarely) 100 lb. to 55 in. for a distance of 100.0 ft. indoors and outdoors on asmooth, slippery and uneven surface to 11ft tire chains off floor to get snow equipment ready. Activity: transport blades Right Carry (Rarely) 80 lb. for a distance of 100.0 ft. indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to transport blades to get snow equipment ready.Validated Rarely 1-5% of the day Occasionally 6-33% of the day Frequently 34-66% of the day Continuously 67-100% of the dayCompensation $24.05/hr - $25.53/hr per hour