Operator IV- Road 0200470

Washington County Government; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Program

APERS Retirement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Washington County is seeking an Operator IV for the Road Department to perform labor tasks in construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. The role includes operating road equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and graders, plus responsibility for parts inventory and shop upkeep.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug testing; federally mandated security clearances may apply. The position offers benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Subject to pre-employment, random drug testing and, for promotions, assignment drug testing.
• All new and rehired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a physical examination with verification of information provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor tasks in road construction, improvement, and maintenance; operate dump trucks, loaders, and graders.
• Procure and maintain parts inventory; assist with radio communications and keep the shop building in good condition.
• Monitor signing, install highway signs, and perform related sign installation duties.
• Maintain tools and equipment; safeguard machinery valued up to $450,000 and sign materials valued at $100,000.

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Operator IV

Department: Road

Pay Grade: 9

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Job Supervisor or the Road Superintendent, the incumbent primarily performs labor tasks in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. Also, operates road department equipment including dump trucks, loaders and graders. The incumbent is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the parts inventory, assist with two-way radio communications, and maintain the physical condition of the shop building. The incumbent has the responsibility to monitor identification and informational signing, make and install the highway signs, as needed, and perform other miscellaneous duties related to the installation of signs. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of assigned tools and equipment. The incumbent is responsible for machinery valued up to $450,000 and sign material/inventory valued at $100,000.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary:

$21.25 - $23.42

Workday & Hours:

(Mon-Thurs Full-Time 7am-5:00pm)

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Job Supervisor or the Road Superintendent, the incumbent primarily performs labor tasks in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads. Also, operates road department equipment including dump trucks, loaders and graders. The incumbent is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the parts inventory, assist with two-way radio communications, and maintain the physical condition of the shop building. The incumbent has the responsibility to monitor identification and informational signing, make and install the highway signs, as needed, and perform other miscellaneous duties related to the installation of signs. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of assigned tools and equipment. The incumbent is responsible for machinery valued up to $450,000 and sign material/inventory valued at $100,000.

Operator IV

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy