Motor Equipment Operator

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Operates road rollers to compact subgrades, sub-bases, shoulder materials, and
• embankment areas;
• Operates single-axle dump trucks and small trailers in the loading, unloading, and
• transportation of small motor equipment;
• Operates various small equipment such as tampers, chain saws, concrete saws, etc.;
• Drives a refuse collection truck, overseeing crew members, checking truck for proper
• operating condition, and making minor repairs;
• Performs maintenance on medium/small equipment and vehicles (such as checking and adding fuel, water, oil and air; checking the brakes and cleaning vehicles);
• May perform a variety of laborer tasks, such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, brush removal, asphalt leveling and raking, lifting, pushing, and other physical work;
• Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed when working near equipment;
• Reads and interprets engineering plans for utility location prior to excavation;
• May lead a small crew of laborers;
• Effectively communicates with employees, supervisors and customers;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Working knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations;
• Working knowledge of general maintenance of light motorized equipment;
• Working knowledge of computers:
• Skill in the operation of gasoline-powered construction, maintenance, or refuse collection equipment;
• Ability to perform light maintenance on this equipment;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to read and comprehend maps;
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to maintain effective relationship with customers, employees and supervisors;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to lead the work of others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
Completion of the tenth grade; and two years of experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five or more years of experience with construction crews
• Three years of computer knowledge.
• Five or more years' experience operating a wide variety of heavy construction equipment to include but not limited to backhoes, motor graders, excavators, tracked and rubber tire loaders, tandem dump trucks pulling trailers Experience in asphalt paving operations.
• Must have knowledge of elevations and shooting grade.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)
CDL - Class A (VA) (Required)