Heavy Equipment Operator II #25-10-6

Heavy Equipment Operator II

Working Title : Heavy Equipment Operator II

Department : Public Works

Division : Road & Bridge

Pay Level : Level 10 $21.95-$24.72

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt

Supervisor : Road & Bridge Superintendent

Supervises : NA

Location : Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

County Employees Only : May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the County Courthouse.

General Public : May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, email applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028.

Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here

• POSITION CLOSES WHEN FILLED

Residency Policy : Residency is defined as the place where one's primary residence is located. The boundaries for Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include : Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04 / 21 / 05)

Duties Summary

Serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator with broad specialized skills and technical limitations established by the Director of Public Works under general supervision of crewman supervisor. Provides specialized skills and technical capabilities in the area of laborer and operator for various public works daily operations, maintenance, construction, and duties as assigned appropriate to the skill and technical level of a specialized operator with 2-5 years of road maintenance experience.

Expected light duty heavy equipment skills typical include snow plow, dump truck, loader, tractor / trailer, small broom, roller, and bobcat / skid steer. Expected heavy duty heavy equipment skills typical include backhoe, grader, scraper, and general knowledge of paving equipment to assist in oil / chip distribution and asphalt installation activities.

Percentage Of Time Accountabilities

10% Operator of light duty heavy equipment (i.e. dump truck, loader, tractor / trailer, small broom, roller, and bobcat / skid steer) for various public works daily operation, maintenance, and construction projects.

50% Operator of heavy-duty heavy equipment (i.e. backhoe, grader, scraper, and general assistance in paving operations) for various public works daily operation, maintenance, and construction projects.

20% Laborer utilizing various hand tools (i.e. shovel, jack hammer, crack sealer, chain saw, batch mixer, general housekeeping, SWPPP) for various public works daily operations, maintenance, and construction activities as assigned.

10% Storm and Winter Watch on-call status.

10% Safety attendant, traffic management, and equipment inspection.

Minimum Skills And Knowledge (

1. Knowledge of general Public Works roadway maintenance and construction activities.

2. Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for general labor tasks, heavy equipment operations, and proper loading, transporting and unloading of materials associated with road maintenance.

3. Knowledge of basic mechanical operations to analyze any breakdown or failure of equipment operation to report to supervisor or mechanics.

4. Knowledge of basic storm water prevention plans, best management practices, reporting associated with the duties as assigned to include but not limited to general housekeeping and trash collection, silt fences, seeding, and work area restoration.

5. Skill in operation of light duty heavy equipment to perform Public Works activities.

6. Skill in use of hand tools such as chain saws, rakes, hammers, jack hammers, cutting torches, sand blaster, bridge jacks, power augers, and compactors.

7. Skill in reading engineering exhibits, specifications and standards in addition to understanding verbal directions for public works operations related to road maintenance and construction activities.

8. Skill of proper flagging / traffic control through work zones.

9. Skill in operation of heavy duty heavy equipment to perform Public Works Activities.

10. Knowledge of proper methods for mixing, storage, and disposal of potential