Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, performs journey level skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy-duty equipment as needed to construct, maintain, repair, and emergency operations of County roads and service systems.

STEP AND GRADE CHARACTERISTICS

This is the classification level responsible for operating highly specialized heavy equipment and performing related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates specialized heavy equipment such as road grader, dozer, compactors, and medium equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, water wagon, oiling truck, power broom, chipper, roller, tractor, and other similar equipment in the maintenance, construction and repair of County road system.
• Monitors flood control channels to prevent blockage, clears, culverts of debris, repairs potholes, highway shoulders, lays road cover and gravel.
• Operates...