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    Equipment Operator - Pocatello, United States - Bannock County

    Bannock County
    Bannock County Pocatello, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Summary

    The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform skilled maintenance and construction work on County property. The Equipment Operator is proficient in operating a variety of heavy equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Operations Manager and Assistant Public Works Director. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County property under control of the Public Works Management;
    • Perform work required under the Landfill Operations Plan to comply with EPA standards;
    • Operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, grader, compactor, bulldozer, roll-off truck, front end loader and attachments, backhoe, water tanker, roller, dump truck, boom truck, equipment hauler, snow removal vehicles, and related equipment;
    • Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, grounds keeping equipment, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
    • Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
    • Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
    • Could perform duties of burying and compacting waste, water roads, building repair and other assigned duties;
    • Ensures hazardous materials are handled and disposed of properly;
    • Places erosion and sediment control devices;
    • Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions, and providing explanations;
    • May assist in supervising community service workers and temporary workers;
    • May assist with training for Equipment Operators;
    • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    • On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations;
    • Performs other related duties as required.

    Competency Requirements

    Knowledge of:

    • Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of landfill operations, safe equipment operation in a construction or landfill environment, and related duties;
    • Emergency procedures and practices related to landfill operations;
    • Hazardous materials or waste rules and regulations and related safety practices;
    • Heavy and construction equipment operation and maintenance;
    • Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
    • Material testing;
    • May require methods, tools, procedures, and standard practices of survey, staking, and basic engineering related to landfill operations;
    • Federal OSHA and MSHA regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of heavy equipment, power tools, and trench and confined workplace safety;
    • Customer service skills.

    Ability to:

    • Follow written and oral instructions;
    • Operate heavy and power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping equipment, dump trucks, graders, loaders, dump trucks, rollers, compactors, scrapers, snow plowing and sanding, and related equipment as required;
    • Operate hand tools;
    • Operate a motor vehicle, including heavy equipment;
    • Operate two-way radio communication equipment;
    • Communicate effectively with the public and other employees, occasionally in stressful conditions;
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, County administrators, vendors, contractors, other state and federal agencies, and the public;
    • Identify hazardous materials and dispose of properly;
    • Work overtime when needed.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; and
    • Idaho Class A or B CDL driver's license, or ability to obtain within six months of hire date
    • Previous experience in heavy equipment operation; or
    • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

    Special Qualifications

    • Forklift certification may be required;
    • First Aid/CPR certification may be required;
    • MSHA Certified.

    Essential Physical Abilities

    • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms, and communicate effectively with other employees and the public;
    • Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, and engineering blueprints and diagrams;
    • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate motor vehicles, including heavy equipment, and operate a variety of power and hand tools and to adjust equipment;
    • Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds;
    • Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, including extremes of heat and cold.

    Bannock County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Veteran's Preference given pursuant to Idaho Code.

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