Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• Operates a bulldozer to redistribute material and clear areas and rights-of-way.
• Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material.
• Operates a backhoe, track hoe, grade all or any excavator to dig ditches, lay pipe, and clear drainage systems. Is responsible for proper installation of drainage systems without supervision.
• Operates a motor grader to shape gravel roads, ditches, and rights of way.
• Patches paved roads using any variety of methods to include a patching machine.
• Operates a lowboy to transport equipment.
• Operates equipment and assists the laying of asphalt.
• Operates a dump truck to haul material.
• Operates equipment without supervision to clean and shape ditches to proper grade.
• Installs driveway pipes and cross drains.
• Maintains equipment to include all types of preventative maintenance as well as repair and replacement of parts.
• Assists in reconstructing county bridges.
• Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
• May be required to performs all the job duties of lower grade road department positions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.