LEAD MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Pickens County, South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Motor Equipment Operator at Pickens County Roads & Bridges Department is responsible for leading a crew, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining equipment to support road, bridge and drainage projects.

Requires two years of related experience and a valid state CDL with endorsements. High school diploma or GED is required; duties include training staff, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety standards on job sites.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid state CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor crew foreman and train new employees and inmate workers in equipment use and safety.
• Operate heavy equipment to excavate, grade, and build roads; coordinate daily work assignments.
• Inspect equipment, report maintenance needs, and ensure safe working conditions.
• Coordinate crews, materials and equipment for daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: LEAD MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The purpose of the job is to provide leadership in and participate in the operation of heavy and/or specialized equipment in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads, bridges and drainage structures; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary

• Serves as labor crew foreman, trains new employees and inmate workers in proper equipment usage, work methods and safety standards.
• Responsible for the removal of trees and the daily operation of bucket trucks, chippers, saws, and safety equipment.
• Responsible for tracking time and materials related to assignments through electronic system, and entering requests for the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
• Coordinates work crews, materials and equipment for daily work assignments.
• Operates heavy equipment to excavate and compact dirt and asphalt, cut roadways and ditches, remove trees, grade land, build roads, load/unload materials, haul materials, install pipe and perform other general or specialized functions of the Roads and Bridges Department.
• May operate dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, snowplow, low-boy, tractor / trailer, backhoe, roller, bucket truck, forklift, woodchipper, etc.
• Manually loads / unloads materials onto vehicles; transports inmate workers, heavy equipment and tools to work sites.
• Removes debris, fallen trees, etc., from roadways and delivers to landfill; assists with snow and ice removal duties.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Receives, unloads and stocks department supplies and materials after delivery.
• Communicates with utility company representatives concerning relocation and repairs at excavation sites.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT

Requires comparing or inspecting items against a standard.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT

Requires giving information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS

Requires leading, operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as heavy construction / specialized equipment. Involves operations of limited scope.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS

Requires performing semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Requires reading routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess a valid state CDL driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Requires heavy work that involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between fifty (50) and seventy-five (75) pounds of force on a recurring basis and over one hundred (100) pounds of force on a frequent basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth perception, texture perception, color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.