- Salary
- $43k – $53k/yr
- Location
- Roanoke, VA, VA, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
~ Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspection.
~ Operates heavy and small equipment used to maintain and construct storm water facilities and to remove snow.
~ Operates a variety of power tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, mowers, weed trimmers, aerator, drills, dampers, augers, pumps, and wood working tools
~ Performs heavy manual labor needed for construction of storm water projects, snow removal, debris clearing in creeks and streams.
~ Assists in the supervision of contract work crews or employees
~ Reads maps, plans and performs basic surveying for the construction of drainage facilities
~ Ensures that proper safety procedures are being used.
~ Provides information to foreman or MEO III about employee performance.
~ Performs rough and finished carpentry, concrete and masonry work.
~ Services and makes repairs to equipment as needed.
~ Subject to twenty-four (24) hour stand by and may occasionally work varied schedule and/or extended shifts as assigned.
~ Establish and maintain cordial relationships with residents and the public that are impacted by County activities.
~ Follow and enforce proper safety procedures. Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Required: Two (2) or more years experience in the operation of motorized equipment, at the level of a MEO II and periodically, during this time, must have acted as the foreman to the satisfaction of the supervisor. Preferred: Experience involving heavy-duty special purpose equipment.
Certifications/Licenses:
Required: Class A Commercial Driver's license with air brake certification and good driving record. Must possess or be able to obtain Flagging, forklift, HAZWOPER and Confined Space Entry Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of safety operating and servicing heavy construction and maintenance equipment, such as heavy-duty trucks, excavator, track loader and backhoes; and of VDOT safety and traffic rules and regulations. Ability to operate several types of heavy equipment; service and perform minor repairs to equipment; supervise and train people; effectively work with the public; perform heavy manual labor; maintain routine records; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Must be able to supervise crews when needed.
Additional Requirements:
Must pass a qualifications test. Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination, including drug screening. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.