EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Floyd County is looking for an Equipment Operator II.

JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor in support of County construction, maintenance, and operational activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following functions are typically associated with this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, including dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, rollers, and mowers, to perform construction, maintenance, and repair of County roads and related systems.
• Performs manual work tasks such as grading roads, patching pavement, installing pipes, building and finishing concrete forms, fabricating and installing signs, clearing ditches, mowing, and moving materials.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and performs daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; reports problems and completes required documentation.
• Adheres to safety procedures, monitors work environment, and uses protective equipment; directs traffic and sets up signage or cones to ensure crew and public safety.
• Prepares, reviews, processes, and maintains reports, work orders, logs, and other documentation related to work activities.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors, coworkers, other departments, and the public to exchange information, address issues, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Obtains, transports, loads, and unloads equipment, tools, and materials as needed; may assist in directing individuals assigned to work areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• One (1) year of experience in equipment operation; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic