Motor Equipment Operator I

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, VA is seeking a heavy equipment operator and laborer to support stormwater facility construction and maintenance. You will operate tandem dump trucks and other construction equipment, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist with loading and unloading materials.

Preferred: a high school diploma; required: some experience with motorized equipment and a Class A CDL with air brake certification; you must maintain a good driving record and be on-call 24 hours with possible extended

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Some experience in operation of motorized equipment.
• Class A CDL with air brake certification required.
• Good driving record.
• Knowledge of operating and servicing trucks and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate tandem dump trucks and heavy equipment for stormwater facilities.
• Perform routine pre-trip DOT inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Load and unload transported material and equipment.
• Stand-by to be on-call 24 hours; may work varied/extended shifts.
• Snow removal duties during inclement weather.
• Follow safety requirements.

Skills

Truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Traffic regulations

Oral/written instructions

On-call duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs manual labor and operates tandem dump trucks and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of stormwater facilities. Services and makes minor repairs to equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary will depend on qualifications and applications will be reviewed weekly

~ Operates a tandem dump truck used for hauling materials and transporting equipment

~ Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspections.

~ Operates heavy and small equipment used to maintain and construct stormwater facilities and to remove snow.

~ Understand and follow all safety requirements

~ Performs heavy manual labor needed for construction of storm water projects, snow removal, debris clearing in creeks and streams.

~ Operates variety of power tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, mowers, weed trimmers, aerator, drills, dampers, augers, pumps, and wood working tools.

~ Applies fertilizer, weed killers and other compounds.

~ Performs routine maintenance service and repair to equipment.

~ Assists in loading and unloading transported material and equipment.

~ Subject to twenty-four (24) hour stand-by may occasionally work varied and/or extended shifts as assigned.

~ During inclement weather will be assigned snow removal duties at County facilities

Education

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Class A commercial driver's license with an air brake certification and have a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment; and of traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate several types of trucks and construction equipment; make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; follow oral and written instructions; perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned; and to perform other duties as assigned when not operating equipment.

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination.Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.