Equipment Operator I

Job Title

This is work responsible for operating and maintaining County vehicles, heavy equipment, and performing manual labor activities.

Examples of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Operating equipment including pickups, trucks, tractors, rollers, water tankers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, dozers, scrapers, paving equipment, milling machines, concrete mixers, mud jack pumps, curb machines, sprayers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performing a variety of road maintenance tasks involving the operation of the equipment stated above and manual labor tasks, including pothole repair, concrete repair, asphalt overlays, culvert repair and maintenance, bridge repair, shoulder maintenance, ditch maintenance, shoveling, raking, fence construction, tree trimming, etc.
• Responding to emergency situations including blizzards, fires, floods, and other disasters.
• Performing snow and ice removal, which includes the application of anti-icing and deicing materials.
• Assisting with placement of traffic control signage and providing traffic flagging during construction activities.
• Performing daily inspection on equipment and vehicles used.
• Helping ensure that all equipment is properly maintained. May perform equipment maintenance / fabrication.
• Performing manual labor using various hand tools or equipment, including shovels, picks, jackhammers, power saws, and other tools.
• Painting and sandblasting structures.
• Installing and repairing guardrail, fencing, snow fence, culverts, and other road structures.
• Establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Transporting heavy machinery and vehicles to and from job locations.
• Performing miscellaneous minor maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Collecting debris along County roads.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and / or experience : A high school diploma or GED is required. One year education or experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation is preferred.

Certifications, licenses, & registrations :

Supplemental Information

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement, paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. For a more detailed overview, please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.