Equipment Operator

Careers with Geary County; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary County is seeking an Equipment Operator to support road and bridge maintenance, materials handling, and facilities upkeep. The role includes operating heavy equipment, performing minor maintenance, and completing paperwork accurately. A CDL is required or assistance to obtain one may be provided.

Responsibilities include maintaining roads, drainage, and grounds, using power tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks, in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in truck driving.
• Current Class A Kansas CDL or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for road and bridge maintenance.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance and light welding.
• Complete required paperwork accurately (time worked, materials used).
• Maintain grounds, perform general maintenance, and operate tools.

Skills

Road maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

GPS/GIS data

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Two-way radios

Power tools

Job description

The job duties of the Equipment Operator include but are not limited to provide road and bridge maintenance and construction, maintenance materials handling and facilities maintenance; and to provide responsive courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. If you do not currently have a CDL License we will be willing to help you obtain one. Please contact us for more information. Minimum starting pay wCDL 1748hour actual starting rate.

DOQ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Equipment Operator might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County resolutions for the position of Equipment Operator or other designated equipment job descriptions. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Road Maintenance

• Operates equipment such as tandem dump truck mowers tractors front end loader in the maintenance of county roads and bridges
• Loads materials and performs manual work as required
• Installs tubes and culverts repair drainage system damage
• Builds fences and guardrails and repair and rebuild bridges including concrete work minor demolition
• Mows and cuts brush
• Works as a flag person
• Removes snow in the winter
• Mows roadside grass
• Pours concrete for public works projects
• Hauls material such as clay rock sand etc
• Removes dead animals and other hazards from roadways
• Operates equipment and work zone in a safe manner
• Install signs

Equipment Maintenance

• Performs minor vehicle maintenance
• Performs light mechanical work
• Performs welding or cutting iron tasks

Administrative Tasks

• Accurately completes required paperwork including time worked time on task locations and quantity of material used

Building and Grounds Maintenance

• Handles various assignments including general maintenance work of painting moving furniture building bleachers cleanup of grounds
• Maintains lawns and sidewalks
• Removes limbs branches and trees
• Uses small and large power tools such as chain saws woodchipper etc
• Cleans shop as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED equivalentOne 1 year of experience in truck drivingA current Class A Kansas CDL

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of equipment maintenanceKnowledge of safety operations of equipmentAbility to comprehend retain and apply County State and Federal policies and legislation ie local resolutions and ordinances procedure manuals warning labels etcAbility to operate various types of equipment Ie tandem truck semi tractor trailer or front end loader and other related equipmentAbility to use two way radios computer fax machine measuring tapes levels hand tools power tools chain saws and other machineryAbility to use GPS and GIS data relating to county landmarks roads etc

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Ability to operate various types of equipment Ie tandem truck loader tractor and other related equipmentAbility to use two way radios computer fax machine measuring tapes levels hand tools power tools and other machineryOther equipment could be required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers citizens co workers and managementAbility to communicate in both written and verbal formAbility to communicate and convey information regarding policies and processes to others in both written and verbal form

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the publicAbility to define problems and deal with a variety of situationsAbility to think quickly maintain self control and adapt to stressful situationsAbility to use good judgment and effectively solve problems

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions Physical Environment The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping kneeling standing reaching walking lifting andor move up to 50 pounds grasping talking hearinglistening seeingobserving and repetitive motionsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focusWork Environment Must be able to operate equipment and machinery in all types of weather conditions including snow removal in the winterDue to the volume scope size of staff and nature of public service this office provides full time regular attendance is essential