Equipment Operator
Job Location:
Santa Cruz County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Qualified members of the public and Santa Cruz County employees are invited to apply for the following position by submitting a completed Santa Cruz County Employment Application Form (now required as is proof of educational credentials) resume/curriculum vitae and a letter of interest indicating relevant experience and qualifications to the Human Resource Office Santa Cruz County Complex Room #N. Congress Drive Nogales AZ 85621 or via email to
Job Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Department: PUBLIC WORKS-ROADS
Starting Salary: $37799 / Grade 112 / Step 1
Summary:
Under general supervision operates a variety of equipment in performing roadway drainage or landfill maintenance.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledges and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by employees in this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Performing road construction and maintenance work by operating rollers loaders backhoes dump trucks water trucks mower tractors weed trimmers and chain saws.
- Cleaning lubricating and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment; troubleshooting equipment to determine why something is not working or working properly.
- Repairing potholes with cold or hot mix.
- Maintaining vehicles and equipment by changing oil tires filters etc. as needed; performing steam cleaning welding and painting as required/needed.
- Cleaning out cattle guards with a backhoe; loading trucks with dirt or millings; hauling dirt and water to construction sites; cutting weeds behind guard rails and around delineators and mowing rights-of-way.
- Transporting equipment from one site to another using lowboy tractor trailer and using proper chaining techniques; picking up trash; digging corner post holes for fencing and stretching wire.
- Sweeping roads when preparing for chip seal application; installing cattle guards and culverts; trimming trees overhanging onto roadways using chain saws and shredders.
- Cleaning out culverts for flood control; pouring and finishing concrete; operating equipment used in the construction and repair of roads.
- Performing related duties as assigned.
Education Training and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience in operating construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Knowledge of:
- Basic roadway construction materials methods and procedures.
- Equipment preventive maintenance procedures and techniques.
- Roadway safety.
- Construction equipment materials methods and techniques used in construction maintenance and repair.
- Potential occupational hazards and safety hazards and safety precautions for construction and maintenance work.
- Equipment tools and vehicles used in roadway repair and construction.
- Applicable local state and federal laws codes regulations and ordinances.
Skill in:
- Grading gravel roads and performing chip seal procedures.
- Operating loaders back hoes and trucks in constructing and maintaining roadways.
- Following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Operating and using a variety of tools and heavy equipment used in completing assigned projects.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
License and Certification Requirements:
Must possess a valid class A or B commercial drivers license with endorsements as needed.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed throughout the county in varying environments and settings. Operates construction equipment and county vehicles. May be required to lift up to 100 pounds and will be exposed to road hazards chemicals equipment and tools. Ability to walk stand and perform manual labor for an extended period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Santa Cruz County government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
(Santa Cruz County is an EEO Employer)
Required Experience:
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