Heavy Equipment Operator

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SHOSHONE COUNTY, IDAHO

TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator

DIVISION: Public Works/Road

DEPARTMENT: Commission

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs journeyman skills operating light and heavy-duty equipment, reconstruct, maintain, and

repair county roads and bridges to ensure that the general public, school buses, commercial

transportation and emergency vehicles can travel safely and efficiently in all weather conditions.

Occupational field requires long hours of operation in inclement weather and hazardous conditions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under general supervision of Lead Man, Road Supervisor, Assistant

Public Works Director, and Public Works Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides close supervision to entry light equipment operator and

seasonal laborer and general supervision to light equipment operator.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs construction and maintenance on all County roads and bridges including asphalt

patching, crack sealing, seal coating, road buildup, shouldering, ditching and culvert

installation.

Operates crawler tractor, motor grader, front end loader and all other types of road maintenance

equipment.

Performs daily vehicle maintenance and servicing and may assist mechanic.

Fills out daily records concerning job codes, materials, fuel consumption and work orders for

cost accounting procedures.

Twenty-four Q\$ hour \"on call\" basis

May be required to attend approved specialized training classes and seminars.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

l. Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

Four (4) years experience in the safe operation and maintenance of light, medium and

heavy road equipment; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of required vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety

Considerable knowledge of road and bridge technology

Ability to lift heavy objects in excess of 100 lbs. such as, but not limited to, truck tires,

chains and cutting edges

Ability to perform heavy manual labor tasks

Must be skilled in verbal communication with the general public

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Must be bondable

3. Special Qualifications:

Commercial Driver\'s License of appropriate level and endorsement as

prescribed by the State Licensing Division.