Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A

Meade County Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A    Department :

• Highway                                                                                     Posting : #24- Posting Type :   Internal & Open Announcement Closing Date :   Open Until Filled Starting Wage :   $23.19 / hour – Non-Exempt                           Wage Grade 14                           Full Time Position with Benefit Package                                       JOB SUMMARY This position operates heavy equipment in support of assigned Highway Department construction and maintenance projects.
• MAJOR DUTIES Operates front end loader, backhoe, excavator, tractor, road grader, skid steer, and other equipment as assigned.
• Cleans and replaces culverts; cleans ditches.
• Operates equipment to blade roads.
• Participates in laying asphalt.
• Participates in bridge repairs.
• Hauls equipment to and from work site.
• Operates a dump truck or a semi-truck with belly dump to haul materials to work site.
• Participates in snow removal operations; operates a snowplow truck and other equipment; sands roadways.
• Trims trees and brush; mows ditches.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains road signs as assigned.
• Performs related duties.
• KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of county and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Highway Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.
• The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
• GUIDELINES Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, and county policies and procedures.
• These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.  COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of related equipment operation duties.
• Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in support of a variety of department operations.
• Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained county infrastructure.
• CONTACTS                                                   Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.  The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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