Operator I

Job Summary

This is a position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to vehicle/equipment operation and maintenance of roads, streets, storm sewers, bridges and drainage structures within Boone County as well as a variety of duties pertaining to the Public Works compound and stockyard. 

The Public Services Operator I must obtain the ability to operate power tools, vehicles and equipment, as well as, perform manual tasks as assigned by a Public Services Road Crew Leader, Public Services Supervisor and/or office personnel.  

Major Essential Duties

• Perform the duties of the Public Services Road Crew Leader in their absence 
• Assist Public Services Road Crew Leader with general maintenance of County right-of-ways, roads and storm sewer systems including on the job training as needed 
• Assist with the servicing and maintenance of equipment and tools used by Public Services Road Crews 
• Operate vehicles, trucks and equipment as needed for construction work, street maintenance, and hauling of materials 
• Assist with loading/unloading of materials as needed 
• Assist with delivery/pick-up of equipment as needed 
• Assist Public Services Supervisor with material inventory 
• Assist Solid Waste Services with handling of solid waste materials/recyclables 
• Coordinate service for loaders/equipment as needed 
• Manage cleanliness of Public Works’ compound, stockyard and stockpiles 
• Assist the Public Services Crew Leader to ensure Public Works is OSHA compliant 
• On call 24/7 to assist Boone County Dispatch with emergencies 

Minor Essential Duties

• Assist with the Department’s snow removal operations 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Public Services Road Crews including: 
• Assist with hiring, training, development and work assignments. 
• Evaluate job performance. 
• Provide complaint and problem resolution. 
• Enforce policies and procedures. 

Relationships

• The Public Services Operator I performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the direct of a Public Services Crew Leader or the supervision of the Public Services Supervisor 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency, supplemented by experience or training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties in the Public Services Division 
• Advance Experience with Excavation and Paving Equipment

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations  
• Possess strong oral, written and listening skills 
• Ability to handle sensitive issues 

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals 
• Ability to compute ratio and percent

Reasoning Skills

• Define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions 
• Interpret a variety of technical and instructional information 
• Make decisions which serve the county’s best interests and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver’s license 
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky Class A commercial driver’s license
• Must possess or obtain OSHA 30 certification within the first 6 months 
• Must possess or obtain CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens training within the first 6 months 
• Must obtain ALL Equipment training certificates within the first 6 months 
• Must possess or obtain the following NIMS Training certifications within the first 6 months: 
• ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System 
• IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Manage 

Other Knowledge and/or Skills

• Basic computer skills with ability to access programs such as but not limited to Microsoft Office products.  
• Experience and knowledge of materials and equipment related to the Public Works operations 
• Ability to work with other department, county, other agency personnel and the general public 
• Ability to work under limited supervision 

Physical Demands

• While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to: 
• Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day) 
• Stand or walk 
• Talk or hear 
• Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds 
• Operate a motor vehicle 
• Occasionally (under 1/3 of regular working day) 
• Sit 
• Reach with hands and arms 
• Use hands to type, handle papers, tools etc. 
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

• The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
•  The noise level is usually moderate to high 
• Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat. 
• Moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and icy conditions. 

Comments

• Must display the following: 
• Positive communication 
• Objectivity 
• Willingness to solve problems 
• Commitment to Boone County’s best interests 
• Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities 
• Must be neat in appearance 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Must maintain confidentiality when required