Job description
** Job Description: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR **
**CLASS NO. 108 EEOC CATEGORY: Operatives **
**PAY GROUP: **112 ** FLSA: **Non-exempt
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** SUMMARY OF POSITION :**
Operates various types of large and valuable heavy-duty equipment to accomplish assigned activities.
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :**
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Reports to : Designated supervisor and/or foreman.
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Directs : May provide on-the-job supervision to other crew members, especially in the absence of assigned supervisor.
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Other : May have contact with other county departments and the general public.
** EXAMPLES OF WORK **:
Essential Duties
Operates heavy and light equipment such as a maintainer, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, spreader box, track loader, paddle wheel scraper, trash compactor, or light or heavy truck as required and instructed;
Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition, and performs routine maintenance;
Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects;
Digs holes, compacts, covers, and/or grades solid waste;
Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces streets, and flags traffic during repairs;
Cleans drains, culverts, right-of-ways, and ditches;
Collects brush, garbage, and debris;
Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects;
Performs welding and fabrication when necessary;
Repairs bridges;
Constructs, paints, and installs road signs;
Operates other lighter equipment in process of assigned duties;
May perform light plumbing, maintenance, construction, and/or carpentry duties; and
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :**
Knowledge of***: ***the safe operation of the equipment used; the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment; and safety standards in order to prevent hazards.
*Skill to: *operate equipment used effectively and safely; and service and make minor repairs on equipment.
Ability to: read and understand construction and utility diagrams; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work effectively and cooperatively with other county employees and the general public; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
** ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :**
High School graduation, or its equivalent, and at least one year of experience operating light or heavy equipment;
or sufficient education to read and write, plus at least two years of experience operating light or heavy equipment;
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
** CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED **:
State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license.
Location : Onalaska, TX 77360