Equipment Operator

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Regular hours of work: (circle appropriate time) FROM: 8:00 AM TO: 4:30

PM

Maintains highways and facilities through activities such as repairs,

resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control. This position is a member

of a sub-area crew, which normally maintains all KDOT facilities in an

approximate one county area and when needed maintains other KDOT

facilities in other counties within the State of Kansas. Duties include

operation of light and medium duty equipment regularly and heavy

equipment occasionally as necessary. Duties include performing a variety

of manual labor type tasks.

a\) Minimal until they reach full performance. b) Verbal instruction and

duty assignments. c) Work assignments and instructions are simple in

nature from supervisor and supplemented with guidelines found in various

manuals and directives.

1\. 20% E Operates miscellaneous maintenance equipment such as chain

saws, weedeaters, pumps, compressors, jackhammers, generators, power

tools, and uses various hand tools.

2\. 15% E Operates dump trucks, small and medium sized loaders, mowers,

tractors, rollers, power brooms to perform various maintenance tasks.

3\. 15% E Performs manual labor to setup and remove temporary traffic

control for maintenance work zones and serves as a flag person to route

traffic around work crews

4\. 10% E Performs manual labor associated with various maintenance

activities. 5. 10% E Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair

work on equipment. 6. 10% E Operates a loader, or truck-mounted plow and

spreader in snow and ice control operations. 7. 05% E Mixes various

materials for use in snow and ice operations including salt and sand mix

and salt brine. 8. 05% E Operates trucks and trailers to transport

equipment and materials.

Performs other miscellaneous assigned tasks. During emergency

situations, the EO is expected to report to duty within a reasonable

time of proper notification and work for extended periods of time (12

hour shifts). The work is reviewed by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or

the EO Specialist. Generally, work is reviewed for compliance with

maintenance standards, procedures, safety requirements, and quality. Due

to the nature of the work, incumbent may/will be required to work

additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional

hours will be assigned by the supervisor depending upon the needs of the

agency.

E Must be capable of performing the essential physical functions

detailed in Section 28. \* The description of how the work is to be

performed does not preclude the consideration of reasonable

accommodation for qualified people with disabilities. 22. a. If work

involves leadership, supervisory, or management responsibilities, check

the statement which best describes the position: ( ) Lead worker

assigns, trains, schedules, oversees, or reviews work of others. ( )

Plans, staffs, evaluates, and directs work of employees of a work unit.

( ) Delegates authority to carry out work of a unit to subordinate

supervisors or managers. b. List the names, class titles, and position

numbers of all persons who are supervised directly by employee on this

position.

23\. Which statement best describes the results of error in action or

decision of this employee? ( ) Minimal property damage, minor injury,

minor disruption of the flow of work. (X) Moderate loss of time, injury,

damage or adverse impact on the health and welfare of others. ( ) Major

program failure, major property loss, or serious injury or

incapacitation. ( ) Loss of life, disruption of operations of a major

agency. Please give examples.

Loss of time generally would affect others on the crew. A mistake in

signing could result in loss of property and be life threatening.

Improper use of equipment results in down time and repa r cost.

24\. For what purpose, with whom and how frequently are contacts made

with the public, other employees, or officials?

Contacts are usually limited to other KDOT employees other than contact

with the public when flagging traffic.

Daily: Dump truck, pickup, loader, tractor mower Occasionally: Air

compressors, rollers, porta-patchers, crack sealing machine, power hand

tools, and other hand tools Seasonally (As Needed): Snow and ice removal

equipment For more specific information on equipment used regularly

please see Section 28.

PART III - To be completed by the department head or personnel office

27. List the minimum amounts of education and experience which you

believe to be necessary for an employee to begin employment in this

position. Education General Education or Training - special or

professional Licenses, certificates, and registrations

Minimum Requirement: CDL - Employee must attain a Commercial Drivers

License with required endorsements or options within 90 days of hire,

and maintain it, unless the time is extended by the District Engineer in

accordance with SOM 2.1.9. (This statement is for Equipment Operator

positions.)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES - Duties that are fundamental to the

position based on the function and the results to be achieved, rather

than the manner in which they are being performed. Duties that are

directly related to the reason the position exi