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Equipment Operator I (No CDL) at Cowley County – Winfield, Kansas
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About This Position
CLASS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 04-19-2022
JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
FLSA STATUS: NON‑EXEMPT
PAY GRADE: C
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties associated with the operation of trucks, light and occasionally medium equipment in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of ways.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with hauling sand, hot oil, gravel, or asphalt mix for road repair or to remove dirt, trash, snow, and other materials for disposal.
- Operate a variety of light equipment such as light tractor to pull mower.
- Transports equipment, signs and posts.
- Mows county ditches, chips brush, cuts and trims trees, flags traffic.
- Services, maintains and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on equipment such as checking and servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels, lubrication, tire pressure and changes, and general vehicle upkeep.
- May operate heavier equipment such as a loader or road grader.
- Operates rollers to construct, repair and maintain the County roads.
- Maintains records on use and maintenance of assigned vehicle and hours worked.
- May perform work on bridges and culverts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responds to after hour calls as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and the skill to operate assigned vehicles in a safe manner.
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, materials and methods.
Knowledge of State traffic laws.
Knowledge of methods used in servicing automotive equipment.
Ability to obtain a class A CDL within six months of training being offered.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to prepare and maintain simple records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and co-workers.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements.
Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment.
Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment.
Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and characters on a computer screen; ability to see and detect unacceptable materials.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or GED and prefer one year of experience in the operation of trucks or farm type automotive equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid CDL driver's license or obtain within 6 months of probation period.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Winfield, Kansas, 67156, United States region.