Operator/Laborer

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 27,071 - 38,556; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Government is seeking a skilled maintenance and construction worker to operate heavy equipment and perform general road and storm drainage work.

The role requires a High School Diploma, a State Class A CDL, and at least two years' dump truck experience. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in varied weather and lift heavy objects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience operating dump trucks.
• Must possess a valid State Class A commercial driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, grader, and dump trucks for road and drainage projects.
• Perform maintenance and construction tasks as part of a crew, including pavement patching and ditch digging.
• Maintain records of materials hauled and work performed.
• Follow safety policies and work during variable schedules as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years dump truck experience

Tools

Dump trucks

Loader/Backhoe

Job description

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org. Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application; you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance and construction work and operating a variety of heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of roadways, storm drainage and other public works facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and types including loader, backhoe, grader, oil distributor, hi-lift, etc.
• Operates dump and other trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various materials or equipment.
• Operates dump truck with a snowplow and salt/cinder spreader in the removal of ice and snow.
• Operates trucks pulling a float or other equipment.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to materials hauled, work performed, job location, hours worked, etc.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement patching, ditch digging, shoveling, jack hammering, chain sawing, and other physical labor necessary.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as air compressor, brush chipper, brush hog, chain saw, jackhammer, or mechanized broom.
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in the training of new or lower-level employees to increase their skills and promote safety in the maintenance and construction of roads and storm drainage facilities.
• Places traffic control devices and performs duties as flagger for work zone traffic control in compliance with the County’s standards and guidelines.
• Performs some work as part of the County’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation of a dump truck.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State Class A commercial driver's license.

Acceptable Restrictions: intrastate (K), corrective lenses, automatic transmission (E), and pintle hitch (0).

Special Requirements

• Work schedule is many times determined by weather conditions; workdays can be long and strenuous without scheduled days off for extended periods; starting times are varied and cannot be set by employee.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Skill in the operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work whenever necessary.
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires mental and visual acuity, speaking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand; grasping; picking, holding or otherwise working with the whole hand; hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed outdoors a majority of the time, in various weather conditions, with direct sunlight exposure and through rough undeveloped terrain conditions at various proposed or ongoing developments. There is a possibility of bodily injury when working with heavy equipment, confined spaces or cramped body positions, working near large moving equipment, on uneven or slippery surfaces, in darkness or dim light. Individuals in this position will be exposed to a wide variety of noxious air, odor, smoke, toxic substances, asbestos, or free silica, and dust. Some work situations may take place near electrical or water hazards. This position involves interaction with other employees and the general public and work pace is self-determined.

TO APPLY

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org. Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application; you must complete the application in full.

Shift - not applicable -

Normal Entry Salary $23.82 per hour

Salary Range

EOE Statement Jefferson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

This position is currently accepting applications.