Operator III - 0200409

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4885787 WASHINGTON COUNTY Job Description Operator 2 (EQ5) Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1728 ? fax: (479) 444 1731 ?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/ Date Revised: April, 2022 OPERATOR III Job Grade: 8 Exempt: NO Department: Road Department Reports To: Road Superintendent Location: County Road Facilities and Roads SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Job Supervisor or the Road Superintendent, the incumbent primarily performs labor tasks in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. Also, operates road department equipment including dump trucks, loaders and graders. The incumbent is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the parts inventory, assist with two-way radio communications, and maintain the physical condition of the shop building. The incumbent has the responsibility to monitor identification and informational signing, make and install the highway signs, as needed, and perform other miscellaneous duties related to the installation of signs. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of assigned tools and equipment. . The incumbent is responsible for machinery valued up to \$450,000 and sign material/inventory valued at \$100,000. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Dump truck operation to haul gravel and operate the snowplow or chip spreader truck in the winter, water truck operation in summer, and spreader truck operations for blacktop material. 2. Grader operation to grade county roads. 3. Operate forklifts. 4. Loader operation for loading trucks and stocking gravel at the crusher. 5. Roller operations for the setting up of base and dirt, rolling asphalt, and chip seal roads. 6. Backhoe operation for the installation of tiles and the general cleaning of roads and drainage ditches. 7. Ensure that highway signs are properly located for maximum benefit to all citizens and for proper visibility for emergency vehicles. 8. Make, install and maintain road number or name signs, advisory, warning, information signs and other safety signs on county roads accurately and according to county specifications and MUTCD specifications. 9. Ensure that highway signs are properly located for maximum benefit to all citizens and for proper visibility for emergency vehicles. 10. Document and update sign installation information for computer entry and https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/ WASHINGTON COUNTY Job Description Operator 2 (EQ5) Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1728 ? fax: (479) 444 1731 ?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/ accurate record keeping. 11. Document and update sign installation information for computer entry and accurate record keeping. 12. Assist with record keeping on parts and equipment. 13. Make safety inspections and maintain fire extinguisher. 14. Clean and oil concrete bridge forms. Assist in setting forms in place in preparation for concrete pouring. 15. Perform shoveling operations during new road construction or for preparation of the area for concrete forms. 16. Operate a pavement breaker to cut off a bridge deck. 17. Perform operation of other heavy equipment or other duties as assigned by Job Supervisor, Assistant Road Superintendent, or Road Superintendent. Perform routine maintenance on all equipment assigned to projects in order to prevent breakdowns. 18. Ensure that all heavy equipment operations are performed in an efficient and s afe manner for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of county roads to guard against accidents to fellow employees and the public at large. 19. Ensure that all assigned duties are efficiently performed to maintain continuity of the county road department. 20. Ensure that all departmental contacts are cooperatively performed for efficient road department operations. 21. Regular attendance is mandatory for this position. 22. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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 and/or EXPERIENCE: