Equipment Operator-Pulaski County

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Drives dump truck carrying asphalt, gravel, dirt, chips, or other material to job sites; unloads materials as needed.

· Operate a roller to smooth asphalt on road surfaces.

· Inspects asphalt prior to loading for proper quality to ensure adherence to the road surface.

· Operates Hydraulic Sweeper to clean roads.

· Operates truck and trailer to transport heavy equipment to job sites.

· Operates mower or bush hog in the cutting of grass, weeds, or trees on property surrounding roads.

· Operates frontend loader or backhoe to load trucks with gravel, dirt, etc.

· Conducts daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment.

· Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads.

· Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, and washing to ensure proper operation.

· Operates road grader to spread gravel or asphalt.

· Directs traffic or public around construction sites as needed.

· Operates a shoulder machine to clear the edge of the road surface.

· Performs labor such as raking or shoveling as needed for backup.

· Mixes chemical for weed control and pesticide purposes; operates tank truck to spray on the side of the road.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.