NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Outagamie County Highway Equipment Operator III (Full Time)
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$27.44/hr - $30.88/hr
5+ years expOutagamie County is seeking a Highway Equipment Operator III who will be responsible for operating and maintaining heavy and light equipment for highway infrastructure maintenance. The role involves snow plowing, equipment operation, and ensuring safe travel conditions while adhering to safety regulations.
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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
Operates equipment such as graders, scrapers, excavators, bulldozers, pavers, reclaimers, dump trucks, sweepers, conveyers, bailers, tractor mowers, loaders, rollers, etc
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
Ability to communicate relevant information to team members in a respectful and constructive way
Understands and has ability to use machine grade control technology to efficiently and accurately move worksite materials
Monitors workflow, suggesting alterations to enhance productivity
Ability to perform skilled highway construction with minimal supervision
Effectively maintains equipment through inspections, greasing , lubing, servicing, making minor repairs, adjustments, and operating appropriately
Conducts duties in a safe and diligent manner at all times
Maintains a clean and safe worksite
Loads and offloads rocks, debris, and other material
Participates in daily meetings with supervisor and staff, maintaining persistent communication throughout the work period
Practices safety in every move, estimating weights and distances, being fully aware of surroundings, minimizing hazards, and reporting any injuries or damage immediately
Creates level surfaces, grade slopes to specifications, removes material and thoroughly fill voids using plans and/or a surveyor as guidance
Expected to work in a variety of weather conditions
Performs hand work, shovels, erects and removes snow fences, picks up litter and debris, and keeps roadways safe and clear of hazards
Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project daily
Understands WIS DOT work zone field manual to correctly setup various traffic control layouts
Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required
Constructs roads, cuts slopes and grades to meet fine measurements and specifications
Prepares roads and installs bituminous pavement
Performs ditching and drainage construction
Repairs and maintains highways, shoulders, and bridges
Sets up levels and lasers among other various surveying equipment to aid in the accuracy of construction
Maintains grounds adjacent to highway facilities, planting and cutting grass, laying sod, installing landscape materials, etc
Operates a variety of small equipment and hand tools in the performance of filling cracks, patching holes, cutting brush, etc
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from high school or G.E.D
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A, B, C, D with endorsement N (Tanker) is required
Ability to legally operate CMV's with Air Brakes, Manual Transmissions, Tractor/Trailers and Tank Cargo (No restrictions such as L, Z, E, O or X)
Knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of heavy highway equipment
Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment
Ability to apply basic computer skills to enter time, record materials, check emails, etc
Ability to perform skilled highway construction tasks with a minimal amount of supervision
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation
Knowledge of the hazards of operating heavy equipment and demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations
Knowledge and ability to set up levels, lasers and utility locators
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc
Ability to read gauges, dials, etc
Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment, vehicles and attachments
Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment
Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations
Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions
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
Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours, especially in adverse weather conditions
Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations
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
Preferred
5 or more years of experience in the construction industry preferred
Experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Employee and Family Clinic
Fitness Center
Pet Insurance
Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
Continuing Education
Company
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