Heavy Equipment Operator - Rural Patrol

Saline County Kansas; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Saline County Kansas is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator I to maintain drainage systems and roadways. You will operate a wide range of equipment and supervise the territory truck driver while coordinating with seasonal staff as needed.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, manual transmission, air brake, and vehicle combinations, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. Overtime may be needed for emergencies and snow removal.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must meet the requirements of Heavy Equipment Operator I.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement, manual transmission, air brake, and combination vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow, roller, loaders, front-end loader, backhoe, scraper, tractor, bulldozers, broom, oiler trucks, dump truck, semi-trailer, grass mowers, patch truck, winch truck, mini-excavator, motor graders, and other equipment for drainage, roads and bridges.
• supervise the work of the territory truck driver and provide direction to seasonal or temporary employees when authorized.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance as outlined in the Operator Manual.
• Manage territory ~90 miles including drainage, materials, safety, vegetation, snow removal, culverts; public relations and tree-cutting permissions.
• Inspect drainage structures and report condition; keep daily records, timesheets, maps, daily activity reports, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Work off-hours to assist during emergencies and respond to public complaints.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Information
Typical hiring range is: $23.38/hr to $35.32/ hr dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Hours

8am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday.
7am - 3:30pm Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Overtime for snow removal and emergency events

Job Duties Include

Must be able to operates snowplow, roller, loaders, front-end loader, backhoe, scraper, tractor, bulldozers, broom, oiler trucks, dump truck, semi-trailer truck, grass mowers, asphalt patch truck, winch truck, mini-excavator , motor graders, and other equipment as assigned for the maintenance and construction of drainage systems, roadways and bridges.While in territory, supervise the work of the territory truck driver. May provide work direction and oversight to seasonal or temporary employees, when such positions are authorized, funded and filled. Responsible for equipment preventive maintenance as outlined in the Operator Manual. Manage territory, approximately 90 miles. (Drainage, surface material, safety issues, vegetation, snow removal, culverts) Public relations. (Get permission for tree cutting, layback ditch cleaning and check out public complaints) Inspect drainage structures and report condition. Work off-hours to assist during emergencies. Report damage or missing traffic signs. Responsible for keeping daily records, timesheets, maps and daily activity report, work orders, leave requests, preventive maintenance documentation. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must meet the requirements of Heavy Equipment Operator I.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement, manual transmission, air brake, and combination vehicles. Must be insurable under Saline Countys fleet insurance policy.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience operating a motor grader. A certificate from a vocational-technical school may be substituted for the equipment experience.
• Previous verifiable experience may be accepted at the discretion of the Administrator.
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Must possess good public relation skills.
• Must be able to operate a tractor and mower.
• Must be physically able to perform the job, including lifting 75 lbs.

Physical Requirements

Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle. Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment. Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform general labor duties. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Job performance and or safety of self and others demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or more.