Roads and Grounds Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

Assists maintenance personnel by operating heavy machinery and equipment to maintain the District school grounds and facilities.

Performs all assigned major excavating, trenching and earthwork.

Prepares cost estimates in terms of materials and labor required in area of responsibility.

Heavy equipment maintenance and operations:

• Maintains strict vigilance of proper use and care of all District heavy equipment such as tractors, dump trucks, trailers, backhoe and trencher.

• Performs preventive maintenance on all District heave equipment.

• Operates heavy equipment as required to perform work and to support other District maintenance shops.

• Fences and gates: inspects, installs, maintains and repairs District fences and gates.

• Roadways and parking lots: establishes, maintains and repairs roadways and parking lots.

• Green areas, trees and plants: maintains District grounds to present a neat and well-kept appearance to include mowing, fertilization, weed control, trimming and pruning. (Mowing, fertilization and week control will be limited to those areas accessible with a tractor.)

Safety exercises and enforces extreme care during the operation of heavy equipment in school grounds.

Performs shop facilities housekeeping and safeguards materials and equipment entrusted to perform the essential duties.

Develops and maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees and the general public.

Follows procedures as outlined in the Maintenance and Operation Handbook when performing the essential duties.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge and observance of safety precautions. Ability to prepare cost estimates in terms of materials and labor is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 5 years experience in Heavy Equipment operations (i.e backhoe, dump truck, etc.)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

New Mexico Operators Commercial Driver License Class A

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Ability to properly use and care for job related tools and equipment.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to work in adverse weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works indoors and will work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderat