Operator Trainee
Summary
| Title: | Operator Trainee |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1086 |
| Department: | Highway |
| Salary Range: | $17.31 + Fringe |
| Job Location: | Louisville, KY |
Description
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Job Supervisor the Operator Trainee operates heavy equipment in the construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads and perform other miscellaneous duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following, other duties may be assigned.
Dozer operation to build roads, cut ditches, clear right-of-way, stockpile gravel.
Loader operation for loading trucks and stocking gravel.
Scraper operation to move dirt and clean up roads.
Backhoe operation for the installation of tiles and the general cleaning of roads and drainage ditches.
Repair truck flats on large trucks to allow them to proceed to field operations promptly and efficiently.
Make, install and maintain road number or name signs, advisory, warning, information signs, and other safety signs on county roads accurately.
Ensure that highway signs are properly located for maximum benefit to all citizens and for proper visibility for emergency vehicles.
Ensure that all signposts are properly installed and placed to minimize upkeep and safety concerns, while obtaining highest visibility.
Assist with record keeping on parts and equipment. Make safety inspections and maintain fire extinguisher.
Assist in setting forms in place in preparation for concrete pouring.
Perform shoveling operations during new road construction or for preparation of the area for concrete forms.
Perform operation of other heavy equipment or other duties as assigned by Job Supervisor.
Ensure that all heavy equipment operations are performed in an efficient and safe manner for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of county roads to guard against accidents to fellow employees and the public
Ensure that all assigned duties are efficiently performed.
Regular attendance is mandatory for this position.
Moving truck operation for the transport of heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; must possess knowledge of heavy equipment operations. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must possess good communication skills
PHYSICAL 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 use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee must walk and climb or balance. Safety is a prime concern in all aspects of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy loads.
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. The incumbent works under adverse weather conditions and has to contend with dust, dirt, fumes, noise, oily conditions, and temperature extremes. Also, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in snow and ice removal. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following, other duties may be assigned.
Dozer operation to build roads, cut ditches, clear right-of-way, stockpile gravel.
Loader operation for loading trucks and stocking gravel.
Scraper operation to move dirt and clean up roads.
Backhoe operation for the installation of tiles and the general cleaning of roads and drainage ditches.
Repair truck flats on large trucks to allow them to proceed to field operations promptly and efficiently.
Make, install and maintain road number or name signs, advisory, warning, information signs, and other safety signs on county roads accurately.
Ensure that highway signs are properly located for maximum benefit to all citizens and for proper visibility for emergency vehicles.
Ensure that all signposts are properly installed and placed to minimize upkeep and safety concerns, while obtaining highest visibility.
Assist with record keeping on parts and equipment. Make safety inspections and maintain fire extinguisher.
Assist in setting forms in place in preparation for concrete pouring.
Perform shoveling operations during new road construction or for preparation of the area for concrete forms.
Perform operation of other heavy equipment or other duties as assigned by Job Supervisor.
Ensure that all heavy equipment operations are performed in an efficient and safe manner for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of county roads to guard against accidents to fellow employees and the public
Ensure that all assigned duties are efficiently performed.
Regular attendance is mandatory for this position.
Moving truck operation for the transport of heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; must possess knowledge of heavy equipment operations. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must possess good communication skills
PHYSICAL 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 use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee must walk and climb or balance. Safety is a prime concern in all aspects of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy loads.
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. The incumbent works under adverse weather conditions and has to contend with dust, dirt, fumes, noise, oily conditions, and temperature extremes. Also, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in snow and ice removal. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
