Medium Equipment Operator - Roads and Bridges - Silverton District - Public Works

Medium Equipment Operator PW Road Operations

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to add to our Road & Bridge Operations Division, supporting the Silverton Maintenance District. The Medium Equipment Operator position will join a collaborative team taking part in the necessary tasks for the operation and maintenance of roadway features within the Marion County community including pavement / drainage, bridges / guardrails, signs / pavement markings, roadside vegetation, litter control, and snow & ice response.

This position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with airbrake and tanker endorsements, within six months of hire upon the successful completion of training.

General Statement of Duties Responsible for the operation of medium road maintenance equipment. Performs moderately complex equipment operation duties for road, bridge, vegetation, sign making, drainage conveyance, ferry maintenance; nuisance control, environmental site, landfill, and transfer station maintenance control and / or construction. Operates all equipment and performs all tasks of lower-level classification within this job series.

Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of a supervisor or other lead worker position, which assigns work, observes performance, and inspects work upon completion for conformance to road maintenance standards.

Supervision Exercised Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions within this classification but duties may include exercising lead direction over a small work crew.

Typical Duties

This position is primarily assigned to the Silverton Maintenance District and may report to other workgroups with alternative work locations and work schedules.

• May operate all equipment listed in the Equipment Operators Classification table.
• Work may include digging ditches; shoveling; installing and maintaining culverts; cutting and chipping brush; litter pick-up / nuisance control removal; clean and maintain shops, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Controls or directs traffic around hazards or crews; sets up, moves, and maintains signs, cones and barricades, portable devices for work or hazard zones; turn high water signs; operates pilot truck.
• Shovel and rake hot mix asphalt or cold mix; apply tack oil; prepare and apply crack sealant.
• Stands for long periods of time; walks long distances; works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor; loading / unloading all types of heavy materials; work with Corrections workers.
• May occasionally exercise lead direction over lower-level workers.
• Adequately communicate and access information via the computer (i.e., effectively uses and responds to e-mails)
• Create and update daily and weekly computerized work reports.
• Maintain records of inventory, work schedules for crews, materials used on projects and inspection reports for assigned projects.
• Participates in meetings, on-going training, and professional development.
• Consider an essential employee; works in inclement weather conditions; aids in storms response and recovery including ice, snow control, flooding, high water, and wind damage.
• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given, for incidents on roads and road-related properties.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical / support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend / holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

Experience and Training

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance and minor repair of road, bridge maintenance and / or vegetation control equipment; state laws pertaining to operation of motor vehicles and equipment on roads and highways; technical and procedural knowledge of work methods required to perform in specialty are assigned; materials, methods and equipment commonly employed in performing the duties within the specialty area assigned; safety practices and methods to perform efficiently within the specialty area. Skill and ability to perform strenuous manual work under hazardous conditions and adverse weather conditions; establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and the public. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; good mechanical aptitude and dexterity; good reading comprehension skills; good oral and written communication skills; in the performance of specialized construction work.

Physical Requirements Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits up to a half an hour at a time; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; reaches overhead; lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. unassisted for up to 100 feet; pushes and pulls up to 150 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 300 lbs.; work is performed in a field environment or a simple office structure; office work includes the use of a computer using word processing and email programs or programs specific to the position; work in inclement weather conditions; sometimes working in close proximity to roadway traffic; must be able to traverse rough and uneven terrain; climb up on vehicles to inspect load; work around compostable materials; operates a keyboard; uses rapid mental / hand / eye coordination; sees using depth perception; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, smoke, dust, vibration, noise, and chemicals; works in areas that may be uneven or wet; uses ladders and / or scaffolding; works in areas that may be exposed to blood or body fluids.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program