Job Description
Full-time, non-exempt Starting pay range: $28.04 - $30.38 CDL A Required Job Summary The Equipment Operator performs skilled and semi-skilled labor and operates light/heavy equipment needed to perform road maintenance and construction of local, county, and state highways, roads, and bridges. Essential Functions And Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Highway Maintenance: Fills cracks, seals chips, mows ditches, paints stripes, installs and repairs road sign, picks up debris, repairs beam guards/cable guards, ditching, repairs gravel shoulders, removes/cuts trees, and maintains/repairs concrete and asphalt roads and bridges. Highway Construction: Operates asphalt plant, asphalt road paving, operates gravel pit with crushing equipment, replaces culverts, and plans/parks projects (masonry, carpentry, and excavation/grading). Snow/Ice Control: Operates snowplow/salters, plow controllers, salt brine making/hauling, and installs/removes snow fences. Machine Maintenance: Performs simple, mechanical maintenance activities on Highway Department equipment including, but not limited to, tri-axle trucks, 5-yard trucks, loaders, backhoes, rollers, mowers, and/or skid steers, and ensure clean, proper operations. Additionally, maintenance, parts ordering and repairs required for Asphalt Plant & Gravel Pit Crusher operations. 5% Maintains Individual Shops: Cleans lunchroom/bathrooms, and grounds maintenance. Supervision Exercised None. Minimum Education Qualifications Education and/or Experience Requirements: - High school degree
- Multiple years of construction and/or skilled labor abilities, and good communication skills
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ A, B, C, & N Endorsements
- MSHA certifications
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Qualifications In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential. - Able to fulfill physical demands, sensory demands (seeing and hearing) and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization) of the job
- Ability to understand and follow directions for general work assignments
- Read, write and perform simple arithmetic
- Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background check
In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Physical Requirements - Frequent periods of standing, walking, and climbing.
- Moderate periods of squatting, crouching, kneeling, and bending
- Frequent periods of lifting up to 100 pounds
Work Environment - Work is performed both indoors and mostly outdoors
- Frequent periods of working around moving machinery and equipment
- Frequent periods of working alongside moving traffic on roads
EOE / ADA Statement Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status. Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Powered by JazzHR 3yCnCakUdF
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Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Outdoor,