HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PUBLIC WORKS

JOB SUMMARY: This position operates heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of county streets and related infrastructure.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Operates a variety of equipment, including excavator, loader, dump truck, mowers, lowboy, motor grader, dozer, etc.
• Performs a variety of public works maintenance activities, including maintaining and repairing
roads, bridges, rights-of-way, drainage structures, driveways, etc.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Loads and transports materials, fuel, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
• Cuts and cleans out-fall ditches; removes trees.
• Pours concrete for drainage structures and sidewalks.
• Installs drain pipes.
• Assists with other public works operations as assigned.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Participates in storm clean-up.
• Performs related duties.

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