Equipment Operator- Waubeka Shop

Ozaukee County; Waubeka (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozaukee County is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform skilled and semi-skilled labor and to operate light and heavy equipment needed for road maintenance and construction of local, county, and state highways, roads, and bridges. The role requires a high school diploma and multiple years of construction or skilled labor experience; strong communication and physical stamina are essential.

Pre-employment physicals, drug tests, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree and experience in construction or skilled labor.
• Ability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate light/heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction.
• Perform highway maintenance, signage, debris removal.
• Contribute to snow/ice control and equipment maintenance.
• Work outdoors around moving traffic and machinery.
• Maintain facilities and conduct shop tasks as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physical stamina

Reading and arithmetic

Education

High school degree

Tools

CDL endorsements

MSHA certifications

Job description

Full-Time/ Non-Exempt Position

Starting Wage: $28.88-$32.09

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator performs skilled and semi-skilled labor and operates light/heavy equipment needed to perform road maintenance and construction of local, county, and state highways, roads, and bridges.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 40% Highway Maintenance: Fills cracks, seals chips, mows ditches, paints stripes, installs and repairs road sign, picks up debris, repairs beam guards/cable guards, ditching, repairs gravel shoulders, removes/cuts trees, and maintains/repairs concrete and asphalt roads and bridges.
• 30% Highway Construction: Operates asphalt plant, asphalt road paving, operates gravel pit with crushing equipment, replaces culverts, and plans/parks projects (masonry, carpentry, and excavation/grading).
• 15% Snow/Ice Control: Operates snowplow/salters, plow controllers, salt brine making/hauling, and installs/removes snow fences.
• 10% Machine Maintenance: Performs simple, mechanical maintenance activities on Highway Department equipment including, but not limited to, tri-axle trucks, 5-yard trucks, loaders, backhoes, rollers, mowers, and/or skid steers, and ensure clean, proper operations. Additionally, maintenance, parts ordering and repairs required for Asphalt Plant & Gravel Pit Crusher operations.
• 5% Maintains Individual Shops: Cleans lunchroom/bathrooms, and grounds maintenance.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High school degree.
• Multiple years of construction and/or skilled labor abilities, and good communication skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ A, B, C, & N Endorsements.
• MSHA certifications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Able to fulfill physical demands, sensory demands (seeing and hearing) and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization) of the job.
• Ability to understand and follow directions for general work assignments.
• Read, write and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent periods of standing, walking, and climbing.
• Moderate periods of squatting, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Frequent periods of lifting up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed both indoors and mostly outdoors.
• Frequent periods of working around moving machinery and equipment.
• Frequent periods of working alongside moving traffic on roads.

EOE / ADA Statement

Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.