K523 Equipment Operator - Special Jobs

Performs complex transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: a tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, profiling/milling machine, and dump truck. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Assists In providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as requiredAssists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.Monitors and fills out various required reports including time-keeping equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper and mower. Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt profiling/milling machine and dump truck.Performs preventive maintenance inspections(PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; as required uses/moves equipment tools, materials and products related to these-activities to Include tires and equipment attachments. May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.