Motor Equipment Operator I-V

Non-Exempt

Grade 8

POSITION OVERVIEW

Motor Equipment Operators (MEO) perform skilled trades work, from beginner to advanced depending on level, and operate motorized equipment to maintain and repair Town properties, assets or projects; may also be required to support Public Utilities department with similar tasks. Must have the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is performed under minimal supervision. 

MEO III includes Level I and II duties in addition to, but are not limited to: 

• Knowledge & Safety: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment. Extensive knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
• People Operations: Serves as a Crew Supervisor; instructs and trains crew members; assists with coordinating and directing crews on site. May be requested to exercise supervision over crew members in the absence of the Level IV or V. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level III - No degree - Minimum of six (6) years of experience in operating light-to-medium equipment; and/or a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.  Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a MEOII or equivalent experience.  May serve as a team lead. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

ALL LEVELS 

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License - Must have upon hire.  If relocating to VA, a valid VA drivers' license is required to be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire.
• VDOT Flagger Certification - Must obtain and maintain within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Basic Work Zone Certification - Must obtain and maintain within one (1) year from date of hire.  May also have VDOT certifications that are equivalent to Basic Work Zone. 
• VCIN Access, as applicable - If assisting with Town facility maintenance, must obtain and maintain VCIN contractor level clearance.  Will also be subject to fingerprinting and additional background check.

Level III

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Must have upon date of hire.
• OSHA 30 - Must have certificate of completion or must complete training six (6) months from date of hire.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone -  Must have certificate of completion or must complete training within six (6) months from date of hire.
• FEMA 100 & 200 - Must have certificate or must complete training within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Leadership Training -  If serving as a team lead, must have Leadership/Team Building Training certificate from VRSA or other reputable vendor as approved by Human Capital.  Must have or maintain and obtain within six (6) months from the date began serving as a team lead.

Salary Range - This position is from $56,564.00 to $90,501.00 depending on experience and qualifications.

Hiring Range - $56,564.00 to $73,533.00

SUCCESS FRAMEWORK The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position. 

• Extensive knowledge of general construction operations and of OSHA and FEMA compliance standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials and others involved in performance of job duties; ability to assemble reports in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision. 
• Ability to operate a computer, and other office equipment needed to perform job duties, proficiency in various software, including Microsoft Office suite; and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.  

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS The following equipment/tools are commonly associated with the efficiency of the employees’ job performance.

• Town Equipment: computer including word processing software, printer, telephone/cellphone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and other associated office equipment.
• Ability to operate light to heavy machinery/equipment to include, but not limited to motorized vehicles and light construction equipment, such as dump trucks, skid loaders, flush truck, motor grader, and rollers, mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws as well as uses a variety of hand and power tools such as hammers, shovels, wrenches, jack hammers, tampers, pavement saws, pipe wrenches, and flushers.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend. 
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors, the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Manual/General labor of medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT. The following are possible atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. 

• May occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals or gasses, contagious diseases, airborne particles or pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, biohazards, or bloodborne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS & CULTURE

The following are the Town Manager’s Guiding Principles for   employees. These set the foundation for trust, empowerment, and transparency   within governmental operations. 

« Integrity. Do What’s Right.

« Empathy. Lead With Understanding.

« Inclusion. Welcome Everyone.

« Excellence. Deliver Results.

« Teamwork. Thrive Together. 

« Accountability. Own It.

The Town believes that employees are the most valuable resource;   therefore, the following beliefs define our culture:  

« Our Town Vision and Town Values guide our actions. 

« EXCELLENCE IN ACTION is what we live by. 

« We are passionate about what we can do for each other and the   community through embracing change, adapting as needed, communicating, and   collaborating at all levels.

« We encourage and promote being the best version of ourselves through   personal and professional growth that is supported by the Town training and   development initiatives.

« We know we perform our best when we are trusted, included, respected,   and supported at all levels.

                                              Come join us and become Excellence in Action!

 This position requires satisfactory results of a criminal history check, credit history check, and/or drug/alcohol testing.

*The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas.