8432 - Lead Equipment Operator I (Roads & Parks) - Medford, United States - Jackson County, OR

Description

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Are you ready for a new challenge in your career? Do you have what it takes to be a good leader who can build trust and lead others? Jackson County Roads is hiring a Lead Equipment Operator to serve in our Road Maintenance Division.

This full-time position will serve as a lead worker in the field, operate heavy road maintenance equipment, and exercise technical and functional supervision over other positions.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, demonstrate the ability to lead by example and evaluate and manage work expectations and performance of a crew.

Experience in all aspects of equipment operation both large and small is preferred. This position will work primarily in the field, with occasional assignments assisting management with crew and equipment assignments. Strong organizational and planning skills are preferred; this position occasionally requires overtime. If this position appeals to you, and you want to take this opportunity to advance your career, please apply.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU

I. Position Summary

Serve as lead person on a road maintenance or bridge crew and operates heavy equipment.

Employees possess a significant level of technical and functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level and operates the most complex equipment in performance of their duties.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Serves as lead person on road maintenance and bridge maintenance crews and exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level positions. Monitors crew performance and behaviors in the field and reports work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee conduct and performance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicates supervisor expectations to work crew regarding work practices and procedures, safety, and compliance with County policy. Provides input to managers for annual employee evaluations regarding employee performance.
• Sets an example to crew members in following County and department policies and in maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, managers, and County leadership.
• Evaluates work procedures and processes and ensures that safe work practices are being followed by crew members under their lead. Follows all safety policies and procedures and holds pre-construction safety meetings with crew members.
• Recommends improvements and repairs to be made; identifies specific materials and amounts required; notifies truck drivers of needed materials.
• Evaluates work area and determines work to be completed; communicates to flaggers to ensure all traffic control and safety requirements are met.
• Inspects road maintenance equipment before use; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; greases lube machinery as required; updates equipment log, and notifies supervisors and shop when repairs are needed.
• Operates equipment such as gradalls, oil distributors, motor graders, chip spreaders, paving machines, pavement grinders, dozers, rotating boom excavators, large hydraulic excavators, light tractors, loaders (over one cubic yard), flail mowers, lift trucks, tandem axle dump trucks with aggregate trailers, dump trucks, hydraulic jacks, cranes, backhoes and all other equipment operated by staff in the Equipment Operator II position.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of work related experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Possession of a current, Class "A" Commercial Oregon Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Ability to pass an equipment proficiency road test.

The following licenses or certificates may be required within 90 days of employment:

• Crane Operator's License
• Cave-in Protection and Competent Person Card
• Oregon Herbicide Applicators License

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires knowledge and use of skills and abilities related to leading a crew of workers including the ability to build a cohesive team to accomplish goals, listen to input provided by crew members and respond appropriately, and communicate information in ways that build trust and support.

Requires knowledge of the use and operation of a variety of heavy road construction maintenance equipment; operation, cleaning and safe use of retorts, oil pumps, and auxiliary equipment, extensive knowledge of concrete and heavy timber construction; knowledge of basic bridge construction and maintenance techniques.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor under hazardous conditions; read and understand a variety of materials including permits, manuals, blueprints and guides; accurately interpret blueprints to perform work to engineering specifications; work with dexterity and accuracy; follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision; possess mechanical aptitude; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use basic arithmetic to make calculations related to the area of assigned work including amounts of materials needed, to set grades and determine application rates for materials; plan and schedule work to meet established deadlines; communicate orally and in writing; oversee and provide work direction to others; use a variety of hand and power tools, equipment and supplies; prepare and maintain accurate reports and inspection and maintenance records, logs and files; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of manual labor; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner.

Tasks require visual perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, wind, sleet and hail.

Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards, herbicides, noxious plants and wildlife.

May include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here.

The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources.

Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.

The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.

For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call