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Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

Equipment Operator-Pulaski County

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area, Little Rock

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:•Drives dump truck carrying asphalt, gravel, dirt, chips, or other material to job sites; unloads materials as needed.•Operate a roller to smooth asphalt on road surfaces.•Inspects asphalt prior to loading for proper quality to ensure adherence to the road surface.•Operates Hydraulic Sweeper to clean roads.•Operates truck and trailer to transport heavy equipment to job sites.•Operates mower or bush hog in the cutting of grass, weeds, or trees on property surrounding roads.•Operates frontend loader or backhoe to load trucks with gravel, dirt, etc.•Conducts daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment.•Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads.•Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, and washing to ensure proper operation.•Operates road grader to spread gravel or asphalt.•Directs traffic or public around construction sites as needed.•Operates a shoulder machine to clear the edge of the road surface.•Performs labor such as raking or shoveling as needed for backup.•Mixes chemical for weed control and pesticide purposes; operates tank truck to spray on the side of the road.Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.