Equipment Operator

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy and/or excavation equipment including but not limited to dozer, backhoe, track loader, excavator, motor grader.
• Operates a medium or heavy duty truck to plow for snow and ice removal, haul and spread granular surfacing materials and assist in road maintenance and construction projects.
• Assists with installation of new roadway pipe, culvert or bridge.
• Performs maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, inspections, cleaning and routine and preventative care.
• Operates power equipment and uses hand tools to cut brush and trees and clean-out culverts.
• Maintains reports on work projects such as what was done, material used, and how much time was required.
• Transports other materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement

Skills Required:

• Capacity to multi-task and prioritize job activities to achieve maximum overall results
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Knowledge in operating heavy machinery and equipment including but not limited to; dump trucks, crawler tractors, and motor grader.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and equipment in road maintenance and construction.
• Capability to drive a manual transmission.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work with others in the attainment of department duties and organization goals and to and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal contacts.
• Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands/Work Hours:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision as required to operate equipment.

This position will sometimes require working overtime, including non-traditional hours.  This will be a regular occurrence during snow removal in the winter months.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment will include temperatures varying from extreme heat in the summer to extreme cold in the winter. 

THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

Benefits:

• IPERS retirement with 6.29% employee contribution and 9.44% employer contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• Vacation time, sick time, personal day and your BIRTHDAY off
• Opportunity to earn comp time
• Health Insurance as low as $180 per pay period for a family plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness program with opportunity to earn up to $350 in incentives
• EAP

*THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT AT BENTON COUNTY*

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• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Secondary Roads
• Salary Range: $23.56-$26.63 per hour
• Posted: 6/7/24
• Expires: 7/1/24