Equipment Operator

Department: Road and Bridge Position Control Number: 0200- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes Opening Date: July 28, 2026 Closing Date: August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.

The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.

Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the operation of a dump truck used to transport material and equipment for repair and maintenance of roads and the operation of equipment used in repairing roads.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Drives dump truck carrying asphalt, gravel, dirt, chips, or other material to job sites; unloads materials as needed.Operate a roller to smooth asphalt on road surfaces.Inspects asphalt prior to loading for proper quality to ensure adherence to the road surface.Operates Hydraulic Sweeper to clean roads.Operates truck and trailer to transport heavy equipment to job sites.Operates mower or bush hog in the cutting of grass, weeds, or trees on property surrounding roads.Operates frontend loader or backhoe to load trucks with gravel, dirt, etc.Conducts daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment.Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads.Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, and washing to ensure proper operation.Operates road grader to spread gravel or asphalt.Directs traffic or public around construction sites as needed.Operates a shoulder machine to clear the edge of the road surface.Performs labor such as raking or shoveling as needed for backup.Mixes chemical for weed control and pesticide purposes; operates tank truck to spray on the side of the road.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None WORKING CONDITIONS:Duties are performed in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to undesirable weather conditi...