Light Equipment Operator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB 

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to maintain department facilities as well as county roads and rights-of-way.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Basic operation of a front-end loader to load trucks and move materials.

· Operates a mowing tractor.

· Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine

· Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the compaction of gravel or asphalt.

· Assists in the installation of driveway pipes and cross drains.

· Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.

· Performs daily check of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.

· Inspect bridges and pipes on a regular schedule or after heavy rains.

· Performs duties such as repairing and erecting signs and cleaning pipes.

· Removes debris and trees from roads after storms.

· Possible on-call evenings. nights, and weekends for emergency-related work

· May be required to perform all the job duties of lower grade road department