Equipment Operator I (Casual Call) Highway Dept

Equipment Operator I

Outagamie County is seeking an Equipment Operator I. The salary is $23.97 - $26.19 hourly, and the position is located in Appleton, WI. This is a casual call, non-benefit eligible position.

Position Purpose

The Equipment Operator I is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures. The position has a focus primarily on the operation of Outagamie County's fleet of dump trucks. Also operates several medium and light pieces of equipment and moves materials from manufacturing and distribution centers to jobsites. Equipment operator I's are responsible for winter plowing activities and maintaining a safe and efficient road system. This is a non-benefit eligible position. Flexibility is required based on workloads. Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and / or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes. More will be discussed in the interview.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and / or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
• Plows snow from highways, applying chlorides and abrasives as necessary
• Operate a dump truck to transport various materials to construction sites such as hot mix asphalt, stone, dirt, concrete, debris, etc.
• Complete a pre and post trip to identify mechanical issues.
• Effectively maintain equipment through inspections, greasing and lubing, servicing, making minor repairs and adjustments, and operating appropriately
• Ensure materials are loaded correctly to not exceed weight limits of vehicle.
• Understand WIS DOT work zone field manual to correctly setup various traffic control layouts.
• Perform maintenance duties on the County highway system along with related maintenance jurisdictions including pot hole patching, crack filling, sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, guardrail repair, bridge maintenance, etc.
• Remove hazards and debris from roadways
• Erect and remove snow fence, repair fences and barriers on right of way, landscape roadsides, install erosion control
• Knowledge and ability to set up levels, lasers and utility locators.
• Operate small tools such as chainsaws, string trimmers, brush cutters, power saws, jack hammers, impacts, painters, drills, etc.
• Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Operate vehicles such as trucks, dump trucks, plows, brooms, forklifts, loaders, compactors, operate tar kettles, and other small equipment as assigned
• Maintains grounds adjacent to highway facilities, planting and cutting grass, laying sod, installing landscape materials, etc.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime / extra hours as required including nights and weekends.
• Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project daily.
• Expected to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Conduct duties in a safe diligent manner at all times
• Ability to communicate relevant information to team members in a respectful and constructive way
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite

Education / Certifications / Experience Requirements

Required or Preferred Skills

Essential Physical Demands :

Outagamie County is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the county will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable policies, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he / she / they belong.

Outagamie County offers benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week.

Outagamie County offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to its employees. Levels of benefits can vary based on employment status and employee group.