Equipment Operator I

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION: Under general supervision, operates medium and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and large trucks, and performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and operation of roads and bridges and makes repairs to equipment that is operated.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

Essential Duties:

Operates Heavy and Other Equipment:

• Operates motor graders, scrapers, dozers, rollers, milling machine, backhoe, excavators, tractor mowers, forklifts, large front-end loaders, snowplows, sanders and similar equipment in various assignments.
• Operates dump trucks, belly dumps and lowboys.
• Plows snow and flushes and sweeps streets.
• Operates road striping machine.

Constructs and Maintains Facilities:

• Replaces and constructs new bridges and installs culverts.
• Picks up junk cars and trash.
• Patches holes in road.
• Installs snow fence.
• Replaces and installs road signs.
• Participates in shop maintenance.
• Digs out street openings for hot mix.

Maintains and Services Equipment:

• Lubricates equipment operated.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment operated - checks tires, oil, lubricant, water levels, lights, fuel and washes and makes minor repairs to equipment operated.

Other Duties: Performs related duties as assigned

Please review the attached Job Description for a more replete list of functions.