Road Worker - Heavy Equipment Operator I

Under close supervision and direction performs a variety of simple to routine tasks involving the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of roads, water and wastewater systems, drainage systems, and other infrastructure facilities and associated apparatus and equipment.This is an entry-level and closely supervised position in the Maintenance Worker-Heavy Equipment Operator series. The class is distinguished from other classes in the series by the level of experience, skills, and independence and decision-making.

1. Any combination of training, education, and experience would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
2. High school diploma or equivalent; or
3. Education and experience necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.
4. Progressively responsible experience working with hand and power tools.
5. Must possess and maintain a Class A or B Nevada Driver License within 12 months of hire.
6. Must possess and maintain Water Distribution I certification within 12 months of hire.
7. Must possess and maintain Flagger and work zone safety certification within 6 months of hire.
8. Must pass a criminal background investigation and random CDL drug/alcohol tests.
9. Military experience applicable to the duties of this position may be preferred.
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position. Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.


1. Maintains records of projects completed, cost of repairs, materials use, and labor and time expended for use by the department.
2. Builds, repairs, and maintains paved and unpaved roads including grading, crack-sealing, pothole patching, hot-mix paving, chip-seal paving, asphalt paving, gravel base application, painting, and cutting, removing, and shouldering.
3. Assists in concrete form and flatwork including mixing, pouring, finishing, repairing, and demolishing.
4. Assists in the building, repair, and replacement of structures including wood, steel, concrete, and composite bridges and culverts, railroads, drainages, water and wastewater distribution and treatment systems, guardrails, fences, cattle guards, and other similar infrastructure.
5. Assists in the building, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater distribution and treatment systems; cuts, bends, welds, and braises pipe, joints, valves, meters, and fittings.
6. Assists in the building, repair, and maintenance of swimming pool and pool facilities.
7. Maintains parks and other grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, aerating, minor pest management, composting, and fertilizing; replaces plants as needed; sets, replaces, adjusts, and maintains sprinklers; installs and adjusts automatic time clocks and system pressure; prunes trees and shrubs.
8. May within skill level and experience operate a variety of heavy and construction equipment and vehicles including dump trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, asphalt patch trucks, pneumatic rollers, steel drum rollers, street-sweepers, asphalt and concrete saws, trenchers, forklifts, bucket/aerial lift trucks, crack sealing machines, asphalt zippers, paver screeds, end-dump trailers, belly-dump trailers (trains), distributor trucks, snow plows, vactor trucks, and sander trucks.
9. May within skill level and experience operate a variety of heavy and light roadway snow removal equipment including snow plows, snow blowers, sand and salt spreaders, and other snow and ice removal equipment; removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways, buildings, and other areas.
10. Assists with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete to include curb and gutter, bridge decks, culvert and bridge extensions, walkways, cattle guards, driveway approaches, and other such surfaces.
11. Installs traffic control devices for roadways, pedestrian ways, and work zones, including barricades, cones, and signaling devices; performs flagging operations; ensures safety of workers and the public.
12. Trims and removes trees, shrubbery, and debris along roadways and right-of-ways; operates bucket/lift trucks, industrial wood chipper, trimmers, and chainsaws.
13. Performs minor adjustments and preventive maintenance and reports the need for major maintenance or repair.
14. May within skill level and experience perform welding and brazing; fabricates basic hardware using welding and metal work tools.
15. Performs a wide-range of custodial and facilities maintenance duties including cleaning and maintaining, painting, carpentry and repair work, and hardware installation to buildings and facilities.
16. Sets up, arranges, takes down; and removes furniture for special functions and meetings.
17. Keeps basic records of work performed, timesheets, etc.
18. Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor; corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards; places safety barriers in public areas; maintains equipment, materials and supplies in proper condition.
19. Maintains required certifications and licenses; attends and participates in professional group sessions; engages in continuous education, training, and other professional development; stays abreast on new trends and innovations related to the field.