Heavy Equipment Operator II #25-9-2 Job at Leavenworth USD453 in Leavenworth

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator II #25-9-2 role at Leavenworth USD453. Posted as a county job listing with duties in public works and road maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operator of light duty heavy equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, tractor/trailer, small broom, roller, and bobcat/skid steer) for various public works daily operations, maintenance, and construction projects. 50%
• Operator of heavy-duty heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, grader, scraper, and general assistance in paving operations) for various public works daily operations, maintenance, and construction projects. 20%
• Laborer utilizing various hand tools (e.g., shovel, jack hammer, crack sealer, chain saw, batch mixer, general housekeeping, SWPPP) for various public works daily operations, maintenance, and construction activities as assigned. 10%
• Storm and Winter Watch on-call status. 10%
• Safety attendant, traffic management, and equipment inspection. 10% (as described in the duties summary)

Minimum Skills and Knowledge (Required prior to employment)

• Knowledge of general Public Works roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for general labor tasks, heavy equipment operations, and proper loading, transporting and unloading of materials associated with road maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical operations to analyze any breakdown or failure of equipment operation to report to supervisor or mechanics.
• Knowledge of basic storm water prevention plans, best management practices, reporting associated with the duties as assigned to include but not limited to general housekeeping and trash collection, silt fences, seeding, and work area restoration.
• Skill in operation of light duty heavy equipment to perform Public Works activities.
• Skill in use of hand tools such as chain saws, rakes, hammers, jack hammers, cutting torches, sand blaster, bridge jacks, power augers, and compactors.
• Skill in reading engineering exhibits, specifications and standards in addition to understanding verbal directions for public works operations related to road maintenance and construction activities.
• Skill of proper flagging/traffic control through work zones.
• Skill in operation of heavy duty heavy equipment to perform Public Works Activities.
• Knowledge of proper methods for mixing, storage, and disposal of potential toxic substances (as applicable to duties).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Education Administration Programs

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