Motor Equipment Operator - Roads Division

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.93 / hour - $27.79 / hour

Job Summary :

The primary duty of the MEO I is to operate medium-weight vehicles. Performs all maintenance and repair of county roads as assigned.

Essential Functions :

1. Responsible for maintenance and repair duties on county roads as assigned which includes, tarring, patching, and painting.

2. Handles hauling materials needed to repair roads.

3. Responsible for identifying and fixing pipe-related issues on roads as necessary.

4. Operates a variety of medium-weight vehicles as it relates to road maintenance.

5. Maintains and corrects ditch issues to ensure appropriate drainage exists on roads.

6. Removes trash and debris off roads as assigned.

7. Provides landscaping services to maintain roads.

8. Provides snow removal as assigned.

9. Inspect and checks the safety of all roads, bridges, and landings as assigned.

10. Engages in road traffic emergencies, and pedestrian, driver diverting, and rerouting as needed.

11. Interacts with the public as it relates to road and safety issues.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Supervision :

The position reports to the Roads Crew Leader and does not supervise staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following :

Problem Solving : Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other areas; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions.

Attention to Detail : Is alert in a high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy; concentrates on routine work details. Recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

Flexibility : Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; works to eliminate all processes that do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism, or tight deadlines; takes informed risks.

Organization : Able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way.

Responsiveness : Responds to requests for service in a timely and thorough manner; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; prioritizes customer needs.

Communication : Ability to communicate with people in a calm and clear manner.

Mechanical Skill : Ability to work with a variety of mechanical equipment safely.

Education and Experience :

1. High School diploma or GED.

2. One to three months of related experience and / or training.

3. Or equivalent technical training, education, or experience.

4. One year of satisfactory paid employment in the operation of automotive farm equipment or trucks; must have experience with vehicles using petal operated clutch and four-speed manual selection, non-synchromesh transmission.

5. Valid Maryland Drivers License and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

6. CDL License or equivalent within six months of hire.

7. Forklift operator license and safety certificate

8. Certification in flagging, tree trimming, and herbicide application is required.

9. Emergency response experience required.

10. Experience operating a bucket truck, snow plow, front-end loader, loadall, chainsaw, chipper, truck rollers, and other construction-related equipment required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions :

Work is conducted in a variety of outdoor settings that can expose the employee to occasional discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperatures and air conditions. The position routinely requires lifting and moving of heavy items, such as equipment, boxes (up to 80 pounds), and / or very long periods of walking on a routine basis, and / or standing for long periods of time, and / or frequently requiring stooping and bending.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of outdoor work.

Benefits

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability Coverage

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.