Equipment Operator I

[RANDOLPH COUNTY
[JOB DESCRIPTION

[Job Title: Equipment Operator I

[Department: Highway Department

[FLSA: Grade:
[ Safety Sensitive Job: Yes
[ Security Sensitive Job: No

[Job Description Prepared: August 2020

[Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

[Relationships

[Reports to: Foreman

[Subordinate Staff: None

[Internal Contacts: Highway Department Employees

[External Contacts: General Public

[Job Summary

[Under the supervision of the Foreman, the employee performs basic equipment operation for the completion of road, bridge, and drainage projects. Employee operates light equipment and performs manual labor for the completion of projects. This employee inspects and installs road and bridge signage throughout the County. Employee receives specific detailed instructions from supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with frequent inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work. Employee performs routine maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment problems or failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee also performs other routine manual labor as assigned. This is an entry level operator position. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

[Essential Functions

[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:[ The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

[ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Equipment Operation. Operates equipment to assist in the completion of County road and bridge construction projects.
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Receives project assignments from supervisor daily.

Operates dump truck, tractor mower, front end loader and other equipment associated with road and bridge construction and repair.

Conducts daily safety checks prior to use of each piece of equipment.