Heavy Equipment Operator

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):

• 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.
• Performs necessary repairs to roads, ditches and culverts;
• Installs drainage structures;
• Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather;
• Installs drainage structures;
• Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment;
• Places rip-rap and other erosion control material;
• Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment;
• Reports equipment problems to the shop;
• 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;
• Maintains a safe work site;
• Regular and predictable attendance required;
• Ensures positive public relations with public and staff; works with public to explain project details, answer questions, provide timelines for completion.
• Must have (or obtain with 60 days of employment) and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Must have and maintain a clean driving record for this position. A “clean” 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 & 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 – 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

• Maintains daily labor and equipment records;
• Transfers equipment to the job site;
• Performs traffic control activities;
• Assists section patrol workers with their district;
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

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.