Equipment Operator II - DOT Maintenance

Job SummarySUMMARY: This is semi-skilled work inoperating heavy equipment or operating a tandem axle dump truck. Job duties vary for each employee based onequipment or vehicle assignment. Duties of an Equipment Operator I or laborer maybe performed as needed.ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Duties include butare not limited to:Operating a backhoe, pan, bulldozer, motor grader, or other equipment while digging, clearing, grading, grubbing, backfilling, and preparing road base on a job siteOperating a chipper or other heavy equipment on a paving crew; operating pothole patcherOperating a tandem axle dump truck in hauling sand, dirt, gravel, and other materials to the job site; spreading sand, dirt, and gravel at work siteOperating buffing machine to clean and wax floors of county facilitiesCollecting and disposing of solid waste from county ball fields and recreational facilitiesOperating tractor with bush hog or long arm to mow or till county right-of-ways and recreational fields; using a push mower or weed eater to mow areas inaccessible to bush hogLandscaping parks and recreational fields; planting grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees; and cutting trees and laying mulch and sodRepairing, replacing, painting, and constructing fences, scoreboards, field houses, and other recreational apparatus as neededChecking and cleaning assigned equipment on a regular basis and performing basic preventative maintenance in checking and refilling fluids, et ceteraMay assist crew leader or supervisor in estimating amount and type of materials, tools, and supplies needed at the job siteMay perform flagging duties for traffic control on a job siteMay perform duties of an Equipment Operator I or Laborer as neededPerforming emergency call-back duty as requiredJob duties vary for each employee depending on crew or work assignmentPerforming other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.MINIMUMEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:• High school diploma or GED, supplemented bycollege-level or vocational course work in related field• Three years professional related work experience• An equivalent combination of education and experiencemay be consideredELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS:Must be 18 years of age or older CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (Class B), if assigned to drive vehicles requiring this licenseNational Safety Council Flagging certified, or certification within six months of employment KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of or ability to learn county and department operations, ordinances, policies, procedures, terminology, and materials as they relate to assignmentKnowledge of building, maintenance, and construction principles, techniques, guidelines, practices, and equipment as related to assignment; grading, construction, pavingKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles as required by assignmentKnowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of all department equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles as required by assignmentKnowledge of specialized software, machinery, materials, terminology, and/or forms essential to the assignmentSkill in handling and operating all assigned equipment, tools, and/or vehicles in a safe and proficient mannerSkill in performing tasks which require attention to detail, and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctlyAbility to apply common sense to understand, follow, and complete verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner, both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective, professional, and cordial working relationshipsAbility to read and comprehend routine instructions, short correspondence and memosAbility and willingness to meet physical requirements and perform labor (including lifting and carrying heavy objects) outdoors, while working in and adjacent to the roadway for extended periods of timeAbility and willingness to work with and assist other laborers to complete assigned projectAbility to work in a team settingAbility to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision PHYSICALDEMANDS:The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by any employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus WORKENVIRONMENT:The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather conditionsWork is performed in proximity to the roadway and trafficWork may be performed in high, precarious placesWork is performed near moving mechanical parts; the employee is exposed to vibrationThe employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electric shockWork requires driving; operation of vehicle may be under potentially hazardous conditions involving road construction, inclement weather, traffic hazards, exposure to fumes and noiseThe noise level in the work environment is usually very loud The employee mustparticipate in drug and alcohol testing and education program Exempt : NoType : FT EmployeeDepartment : DOT Maintenance & Construction/150