Road Equipment Operator 2

Saline County • Benton, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An equipment operator 2 works under the direction of the Road Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. The incumbent primarily performs labor tasks in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. Also, this position operates road department equipment including dump trucks and dozers for mass pushing and topsoil replacement, running an excavator to load trucks, dig on grade, operate a skid-steer and log loader (grapple truck), roller and tractor. 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.

Requirements

• High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g., commercial driver's license, equipment operations, etc. plus 4 years related experience and/or training and 19 to 23 months management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Management experience does not necessarily mean the management of people but the ability to plan, manage and execute multiple tasks within a specific timeframe.
• Required to pass a physical and pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment with Saline County.
• Possess a Class A CDL prior to employment and required throughout employment; must possess knowledge of equipment operations for numerous pieces of machinery.
• Registered under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and give consent to Saline County or Saline County’s third-party administrator to conduct a full query to check if prospective employees are prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions such as operating commercial motor vehicles due to an unresolved drug and alcohol program violation. An annual query is conducted on all CDL employees.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of street drainage, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of construction work in concrete and asphalt.
• General knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Ability to judge conditions of the road and ditches for grading.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to operate chainsaws, power tools, lawn equipment for right of way maintenance and storm clean up.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Skill to work and operate equipment in high traffic areas so as to ensure the safety of the public and other employees.
• An essential function of the position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• The applicant must be registered on the FMSCA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol clearinghouse prior to employment or after obtaining a CDL to ensure the driver is not prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions.

Nice To Haves

• Class B CDL

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Makes minor on site repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, i.e., change oil, lubricate, tire repairs, to insure proper operation.
• Ensure that all equipment operations are performed in an efficient and safe manner for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of county roads to guard against accidents to fellow employees and the public at large.
• The ability to work with all hand tools such as chain saws, concrete saws, etc. required in road maintenance and repair.
• The ability to read road plans and directions.
• The knowledge, ability and experience to operate road maintenance equipment such as a patch truck, tractor, ditching equipment, grader, etc.
• Attends department meetings, functions and training as required.
• Makes minor on site repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, i.e., change oil, lubricate, tire repairs, to insure proper operation.
• Works with all hand tools required in road construction and repair.
• Prepares roads for paving, seals roads, compacts asphalt mats.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies.
• Works under direction of the OEM during times of emergency and disaster.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtain a wellness check within designated timeframe.
• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED