NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Equipment Operator I (Casual Call) Highway Dept
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.97/hr - $26.19/hr
2+ years expOutagamie County is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate their fleet of dump trucks and other equipment. The role involves snow plowing, maintaining road systems, and responding to emergencies as needed.
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Responsibilities
Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes
Plows snow from highways, applying chlorides and abrasives as necessary
Operate a dump truck to transport various materials to construction sites such as hot mix asphalt, stone, dirt, concrete, debris, etc
Complete a pre and post trip to identify mechanical issues
Effectively maintain equipment through inspections, greasing and lubing, servicing, making minor repairs and adjustments, and operating appropriately
Ensure materials are loaded correctly to not exceed weight limits of vehicle
Understand WIS DOT work zone field manual to correctly setup various traffic control layouts
Perform maintenance duties on the County highway system along with related maintenance jurisdictions including pot hole patching, crack filling, sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, guardrail repair, bridge maintenance, etc
Remove hazards and debris from roadways
Erect and remove snow fence, repair fences and barriers on right of way, landscape roadsides, install erosion control
Knowledge and ability to set up levels, lasers and utility locators
Operate small tools such as chainsaws, string trimmers, brush cutters, power saws, jack hammers, impacts, painters, drills, etc
Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, wrenches, etc
Operate vehicles such as trucks, dump trucks, plows, brooms, forklifts, loaders, compactors, operate tar kettles, and other small equipment as assigned
Maintains grounds adjacent to highway facilities, planting and cutting grass, laying sod, installing landscape materials, etc
Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required including nights and weekends
Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project daily
Expected to work in a variety of weather conditions
Conduct duties in a safe diligent manner at all times
Ability to communicate relevant information to team members in a respectful and constructive way
Maintain a clean and safe worksite
Qualification
Required
Graduate from high school or G.E.D
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, C, D with endorsement N (Tanker) is required
Ability to legally operate CMV's with Air Brakes, Manual Transmissions, and Tank Cargo (No restrictions such as L, Z, E, O or X)
Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions
Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes
2 or more years in the construction industry and in the operation of light duty equipment desired
Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation
Ability to apply basic computer skills to enter time, record materials, check emails, etc
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc
Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations
Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc
Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks
Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics
Ability to communicate verbally
Visual requirements for operator moving machinery/vehicles
Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions
Preferred
Experience in the operation of light duty equipment desired
2 or more years in the construction industry and in the operation of light duty equipment desired
Company
NEOGOV
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