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Cowley County Equipment Operator I in Winfield, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13163272
Equipment Operator I
Position Summary:Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties associated with the operation of trucks, light and occasionally medium equipment in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of ways.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Operates dump trucks and rollers to construct, repair and maintain the County roads;
drives truck to haul sand, hot oil, gravel, culverts, or asphalt mix for road repair or to remove dirt, trash, snow, and other materials for disposal
operates truck with snowplow blade to plow snow and sand roads as needed
operate a variety of light equipment such as light tractor to pull mower to cut weeds or grass along County roads
chips brush, cuts and trims trees, flags traffic
may operate heavier equipment such as a loader or road grader
maintains records on use and maintenance of assigned vehicle and hours worked
may work on bridges
Responds to after hour calls as needed.
Marginal duties and responsibilities
services, maintains and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on equipment such as checking and servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels, lubrication, tire pressure and changes, and general appearance
transports equipment, signs and posts
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Experience: Experience in operation of trucks and heavy equipment.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Accountability: Knowledge of and the skill to operate assigned vehicles in a safe manner.
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, materials and methods, and State traffic laws.
Working Conditions: Extreme weather conditions, handling of chemicals and toxic fumes are factors in this position. Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. To stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment. Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and characters on a computer screen; ability to see and detect unacceptable materials.
Special Requirement:
Must be able to obtain and possess a valid CDL driver\'s license or obtain within 6 months of probation period.
Application Process:\ Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email:\ adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov