Qureos Mentor

Pottawatomie County

<div>Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Heavy Equipment Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Operator is a nonexempt position under FLSA. This position may perform construction and/or maintenance on
designated sections of roads to a level that is safe for the driving public, ensure proper drainage of
said roads, and perform grass, weed and brush control within their designated section. This
employee assists in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required):<ul><li>
Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, loader, motor grader, mower, roller, tractor, backhoe, chain saw, sheep foot, highloader, water trucks, bobtail, winch truck, broom, dump truck, semi-tractor and trailer, implement tractor; and others.</li><li>
Performs necessary repairs to roads, ditches and culverts;</li><li>
Installs drainage structures;</li><li>
Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather;</li><li>
Installs drainage structures;</li><li>
Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment;</li><li>
Places rip-rap and other erosion control material;</li><li>
Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment;</li><li>
Reports equipment problems to the shop;</li><li>
Performs road and bridge construction and maintenance work repairing guardrails, mowing ditches, installing and maintaining culverts, filling washouts, and removing brush and debris from around bridges;</li><li>
Maintains a safe work site;</li><li>
Regular and predictable attendance required;</li><li>
Ensures positive public relations with public and staff; works with public to explain project details, answer questions, provide timelines for completion.</li><li>
Must have (or obtain with 60 days of employment) and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License with appropriate endorsements.</li></ul>
Must have and maintain a clean driving record for this position. A &ldquo;clean&rdquo; record is defined as:
No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (such as, but not limited to,
DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old;
no more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; no
more than two (2) traffic infractions (such as, but not limited to, speeding, failure to yield right of
way, etc.) that are less than one year old
Requirements:

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The work environment and physical demand
characteristics described here are representative and not intended to be fully inclusive of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
In a typical eight hour day: 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Occasional Frequent Continuous
Exposure Exposure Exposure
Extreme Environmental Conditions X
Excessive noise/vibration X
Fumes/Odors X
Dust/Dirt X
Gasses X
Chemical agents X
Mechanical and/or electrical hazards X
Sharp tools/instruments X
Hot material X
Fire hazards X
Cramped quarters X
Heights X
Lift/Carry
Up to 10 lbs. X
10-20 lbs. X
21-50 lbs. X
51-100 lbs. X
Over 100 lbs. (never) Tandem Tandem Tandem
Pushing / Pulling
Up to 10 lbs. X
10-20 lbs. X
21-50 lbs. X
51-100 lbs. X
Over 100 lbs. (never) Tandem Tandem Tandem
Climbing
Ladder X
Steps X
Other X
Lower Extremities
Squatting X
Crawling X
Kneeling X
Balancing X
Bending at waist X
Twisting X
Position Description EOIII &ndash; Heavy Equipment Operator
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In a typical eight hour day: 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Occasional Frequent Continuous
Exposure Exposure Exposure
Foot Movements
Right X
Left X
Reaching
At shoulder level X
Above shoulder level X
Below shoulder level X
Hand / Wrist Motions
Grasping X
Repetitive X
Fine Manipulating X
Speaking Requirements X
Hearing Requirements X
Sight requirements
20 inches or less X
20 feet or more X
Color Vision X
Other
Sitting X
Standing X
Driving X
Walking X
Uneven terrain X
Personal Protective Equip. X
Pursue/run X
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Maintains daily labor and equipment records;</li><li>
Transfers equipment to the job site;</li><li>
Performs traffic control activities;</li><li>
Assists section patrol workers with their district;</li><li>
Assists other departments as needed.</li><li>
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Employee shall have the mechanical ability to operate and maintain multiple pieces of heavy
equipment, including a motor grader, backhoe, loader, roller, excavator, etc. Employee shall have
basic mathematical skills, ability to communicate effectively, read maps, and work from verbal or
written instructions.
Problem Solving: The work involves routine related tasks that require special knowledge
regarding proper road maintenance techniques, reading grade elevations and understanding
construction drawings and plans. Employee encounters issues relating to damage to roads, weather
conditions, and obtaining the proper equipment to make necessary repairs on a regular basis.
Decision Making: This person must have the ability to identify and correct road surface
deficiencies and provide safe driving conditions. In most cases, an employee takes the obvious
course of action, but in some situations different options must be considered. Employee is directly
responsible for departmental equipment and resources, but does not participate in the annual
budget process. Employee is responsible for daily record keeping for cost accounting purposes.
Machines/Equipment Used (not an all-inclusive list):
Motor grader Backhoe Excavator Weed eater
Hand Tools Lawn mower Skid Loader Chainsaw
Supervision/Accountability: This position works with regular supervision from the Heavy
Equipment Foreman and/or the Road Supervisor. Work is checked for appropriateness and
completeness through inspections and consultations with supervisor.
Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers and occasional contact
with supervisory personnel is expected. The Equipment Operator III/Heavy Equipment Operator
is expected to maintain a professional relationship with all encounters, both internal and external
at all times.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or graduation from a vocational school is preferred.
Minimum of three years heavy road construction work experience, operating heavy equipment, or
similar related experience is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary
information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year of
employment.</div>

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