Equipment Operator II

85%

Maintain grounds/land and roads of Finney County through equipment operation

• Operate a variety of trucks, light and heavy construction equipment, maintenance machinery, and material processing equipment necessary for road construction or maintenance projects. This includes, but not limited to the operation of: semi-trucks, trailers, motor grader, loader, backhoe, skid steer, scraper, chip spreader, snow plow, and roller.
• Repairs and constructs roadway surface failures and potholes; seals cracks in pavement, maintains roadways, shoulders, and slopes; waters and rolls gravel; sweeps and cleans roads as necessary.
• Operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner to process, move, load, and store road construction materials as directed.
• Operate machinery and equipment to help construct and/ or maintain roads as directed, includes crack and asphalt repair.
• Mow and clean ditches, ensure intersections are clear, and install and maintain clean culverts to allow for proper water flow. Clear trash from roadside.
• Maintain, if applicable, an assigned maintenance section with a motor grader, tractor and mower attachment, or other vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Set, install, and maintain clean culverts to allow for proper water flow.
• Attach accessories properly to equipment as needed.
• Load and move screen product as needed.
• Maintain an assigned maintenance section with a motor grader, tractor and mower attachment, or other vehicle and equipment a needed.
• Complete accurate daily paperwork as required for construction and/or maintenance activities.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment and/or vehicles, to include checking fluid levels, lubrication, and fueling and tire repair.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records.
• Assist in maintaining a clean Road and Bridge shop.
• Communicate potential hazards to the public to supervisor.
• Attend training needed to perform the functions of the job such as mine safety training, OSHA, Hazmat. First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving
• Perform manual labor in clearing ditches, hand loading equipment and tools, uses shovels, wrenches and other tools to achieve tasks.
• Assist in other areas of the department as needed.
• Maintains awareness of safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment including properly wearing and using personal safety equipment.
• Respond to change productively and complete other tasks as assigned.
• Performs traffic control activities, as needed, and observes roadway courtesies. Follows safety regulations on all work zone and flagging sites, including placing barricades and cones; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Assist various departments as needed.

15%

Maintains, repairs, and services department vehicles, equipment, and facilities

• Perform maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment and/or vehicles, to include checking fluid levels, lubrication, and fueling and tire repair; complete necessary documentation and maintain maintenance/service records as required for construction and or maintenance activities, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the Road and Bridge shop.
• Maintain cleanliness of department breakrooms and bathrooms.