Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Job Summary:

Performs road maintenance and repair and/or other activities on roads throughout the County road infrastructure by operating various equipment required to complete various tasks.  Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.

At the discretion of Buchanan County, a Background Check may be completed. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Background Check. 

 

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment

Passing of a background check prior to appointment

 

Buchanan County is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to roads, including chip and seal roadways
• Assists in preventative maintenance functions throughout the County roadway system
• May operate vehicles and equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• May be required to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, planting, and utilizing various herbicides and or pesticides 
• Responsible for spreading salt and running plows in winter 
• Runs equipment necessary for trimming trees and brush, clearing ditches and clearing roadways such as paint stripers, dump trucks, jack hammers, snow plows, back hoe, high loaders, chain saws; may utilize a variety of manual, gas, and electric powered tools, as well has a wide variety of hand tools 
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; practices safety when working on County roads with the appropriate safety barricades, cones, traffic control and any required traffic flags 
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, and asphalt repair and replacement
• Responsible for preventing injuries with fallen debris, spills, broken locks, etc. 
• Follows through with all assigned duties and work-related goals assigned by lead or supervisor 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Education/Experience:

High School diploma required.  

Demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position and general knowledge of road and bridge safety preferred.           

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in construction and repair activities
• Must have regular and reliable attendance 
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the general public 
• Must posses and maintain a valid driver’s license; must be able to obtain CDL
• Ability to work safely and follow rules 
• Knowledge of applicable County policies 
• Knowledge of street construction rules, regulations, and procedures 
• Must have both written and oral communication skills to keep records, read instructions, and interpret directions
• Must have a professional and polite attitude when representing the County on the job

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold for mowing and snow removal 
• Must be able to push, pull or lift heavy items regularly; up to 100 pounds
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders
• Position may require some strenuous activity; must be able to walk, stoop, bend, lift and be on feet for long periods of time

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner.    Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.