Equipment Operator II
Summary
| Title: | Equipment Operator II |
|---|---|
| ID: | 18-08 |
| Department: | District #2 |
| Announcement Start Date: | 03/08/2018 |
| Closing Date: | 03/14/2018 |
| Int/Ext: | EXTERNAL |
Description
| Name: | Equipment Operator II |
|---|---|
| Listing: | JOB CODE: 614 PAY RANGE: $12.49 to $26.38/Hourly (Positions are typically filled at entry level pay.) JOB GRADE: 11 FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly) The Marshall County Personnel Board is currently accepting applications for an Equipment Operator II position. The individual chosen for this position will perform a variety of duties, which would involve the operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment such as a motor grader, bulldozer, front-end loader, crane, scraper, roller, etc.in the performance of assigned complex construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents may be called in to assist in clearing trees, brush, debris, and other hazards during emergencies, both during and after regular business hours. |
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
A. Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish assigned construction and maintenance tasks:
- Operate front-end loader, backhoe, and self propelled pneumatic tire roller in a variety of excavation, ditch digging, and other construction and maintenance tasks.
- Operate a tandem dump truck to transport and unload various construction materials for road and bridge construction and maintenance.
- Operate a tractor with various attachments to clear rights-of-way.
- Operate complex heavy equipment on routine tasks to gain experience with equipment.
- Direct the work of others in order to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Pick up discarded appliances and transport to shop for storage prior to taking to recycling center.
- Load and haul heavy equipment and machinery with appropriate truck and trailer combinations to include semi-truck and lowboy trailer.
- Check oil, fluid levels, and make other inspections in accordance with established procedures prior to operating equipment.
- Monitor gages and other indicators for nonstandard conditions while equipment is in operation.
- Notify supervisor of any mechanical or safety problems encountered.
- Change oil, other fluids, and filters as needed, perform maintenance and routine repairs on equipment.
- Assist in removing trees, bushes, and brush from rights-of-way using chain saw, ax, bush blade, etc.
- Clear debris from bridge culverts and drain pipes, as needed.
- Act as flag-man as needed.
- Knowledge of safe driving and traffic rules and practices.
- Knowledge of the operation and preventive maintenance of various types of trucks and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and safety equipment and precautions associated with this type of work.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to direct others in the accomplishment of specific tasks.
- Ability to communicate information to supervisors and co-workers.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and endurance, such as operating heavy equipment, and clearing brush and debris.
- Ability to operate light and heavy trucks and other heavy equipment in a safe manner, and in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances.
- One (1) year of experience in operating trucks and other heavy equipment.
- Must possess a valid State of Alabama driver’s license with a Class “A” CDL designation and a driving record suitable for insurability.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
