Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Mercer County

Job Title

Transportation Worker 1 - Equipment Operator

The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment to obtain commercial driver's license (CDL). Progress through the apprenticeship program as well as the opportunity for advancement to a higher classification is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator and Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Pay Grade 10H Hourly Rate : $15.4913

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Operate a light truck or vehicle.

Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks.

May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Bruch Chipper.

Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment.

Plow snow using a light truck.

Perform minor maintenance on fleet of equipment and vehicles.

Transport fuel to equipment.

Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.

Flags traffic at construction sites.

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of general safety procedures.

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motor driven equipment.

Knowledge of the operation of motor driven equipment.

Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the repair of motor driven equipment Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repair.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to learn from example and work cooperatively with others.

Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, repair work orders).

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.