Motor Equipment Operator II

Roanoke County, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, Virginia hires a Heavy Equipment Operator (MEO II) to support storm water construction and maintenance. The role involves operating tandem dump trucks and heavy equipment, performing pre-trip inspections, and assisting in supervising contract crews as needed.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a Class A CDL with air brake certification, plus safety training. The position requires strong safety practices and ability to work outdoors, including snow removal and public

Qualifications

• Requires experience operating motorized equipment and heavy trucks.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to supervise crew members and coordinate with foreman.

Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump trucks and other heavy equipment for storm water projects.
• Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspections.
• Maintains and repairs equipment as needed and performs minor repairs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Team supervision

Read maps/plans

Heavy manual labor

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL with air brake

HAZWOPER Certification

Flagging Certification

Confined Space Entry Certification

Job description

General Description

Operates tandem dump trucks and heavy or specialized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of storm water facilities. Performs heavy manual labor required to complete assigned projects. Operates trash pumps during flooding conditions to help prevent property loss due to flooding. Responsible for insuring equipment is properly serviced and maintained and makes minor repairs as needed. Assume duties of storm water foreman as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

General Description

Operates tandem dump trucks and heavy or specialized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of storm water facilities. Performs heavy manual labor required to complete assigned projects. Operates trash pumps during flooding conditions to help prevent property loss due to flooding. Responsible for insuring equipment is properly serviced and maintained and makes minor repairs as needed. Assume duties of storm water foreman as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a tandem dump trucks used for hauling materials and transporting equipment.
• Performs routine pre-trip DOT inspection.
• Operates heavy and small equipment used to maintain and construct storm water facilities and to remove snow.
• Operates a variety of power tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, mowers, weed trimmers, aerator, drills, dampers, augers, pumps, and wood working tools
• Performs heavy manual labor needed for construction of storm water projects, snow removal, debris clearing in creeks and streams.
• Assists in the supervision of contract work crews or employees
• Reads maps, plans and performs basic surveying for the construction of drainage facilities
• Ensures that proper safety procedures are being used.
• Provides information to foreman or MEO III about employee performance.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry, concrete and masonry work.
• Services and makes repairs to equipment as needed.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour stand by and may occasionally work varied schedule and/or extended shifts as assigned.
• Establish and maintain cordial relationships with residents and the public that are impacted by County activities.
• Follow and enforce proper safety procedures.

Requirements/Preferences

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required: Two (2) or more years experience in the operation of motorized equipment, at the level of a MEO II and periodically, during this time, must have acted as the foreman to the satisfaction of the supervisor. Preferred: Experience involving heavy-duty special purpose equipment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required: Class A Commercial Driver's license with air brake certification and good driving record. Must possess or be able to obtain Flagging, forklift, HAZWOPER and Confined Space Entry Certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of safety operating and servicing heavy construction and maintenance equipment, such as heavy-duty trucks, excavator, track loader and backhoes; and of VDOT safety and traffic rules and regulations. Ability to operate several types of heavy equipment; service and perform minor repairs to equipment; supervise and train people; effectively work with the public; perform heavy manual labor; maintain routine records; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Must be able to supervise crews when needed.

Additional Requirements

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

Other Information

Working Conditions

Overall Physical Strength Demand

HEAVY - Lift and/or exert force up to 10 lbs. occasionally or insignificant weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

• C = Continuously
• 5.5 to 8+ hours daily F = Frequently
• 2.5 to 5.5 hours daily O = Occasionally
• Up to 2.5 hours daily R = Rarely
• Less than 1 hour/week N = Never
• Never occurs
• F
• F
• O
• O
• R
• O
• O
• F
• O
• O Standing
• Walking
• Carrying
• Reaching
• Fine Dexterity
• Crouching
• Bending
• Climbing
• Vision
• Talking O
• O
• O
• O
• O
• O
• F
• F
• F
• F Sitting
• Lifting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Handling
• Kneeling
• Crawling
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Hearing
• Foot Controls

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Weekly M = Monthly S = Seasonally R = Rarely N = Never

• D
• M
• W
• R
• N
• R
• M Mechanical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Fire Hazards
• Explosives
• Communicable Diseases
• Physical Danger/Abuse D
• S
• D
• D
• D
• S Dirt/Dust
• Extreme Temperatures
• Noise/Vibration
• Fumes/Odors
• Wetness/Humidity
• Darkness/Poor Lighting

Primary Work Location

Outdoors

Machines, Tools, Equipment And Work Aids

Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders, Augers, Tamper, Pipe Saw, Chain Saw, Hammer Drill, Weedeater, Blower, Skill Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Pipe Laser, Rotary Laser, Air wrench, Dump Truck and other various hand tools.

Protective Equipment Required

Goggles/Safety Glasses, Safety Vest, Gloves, Ear Muffs/Plugs, Hard Hats, Respirator, Steel Toe Boots, and Chaps.