Company Overview
Located in the county seat of, this government entity serves over 34,000 residents across multiple cities, providing essential services such as road and bridge maintenance, emergency medical services, public health, and law enforcement. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment, they prioritize safety, integrity, and community service.
Job Summary
The Blade Operator preforms a variety of skilled duties associated with the operation of all equipment including, but not limited to, track and rubber excavators, motor graders skid steer loaders, asphalt paver, asphalt roller, chip-spreader, mowers in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of way.
Responsibilities
- Operation of equipment in road construction and road maintenance including but not limited to, track and rubber excavators, motor graders, skid steer loaders, asphalt paver, asphalt roller, chip-spreader, mowers in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of way.
- Monitors condition of equipment and preforms routine maintenance of assigned equipment including lubrication, checking of all fluids.
- Ensure that assigned vehicle/equipment is checked on a “walk around” inspection including the levels of the lubricants.
- Records maintenance, usage, and time logs.
- Maintenance of equipment (Weekly Interval).
- Operates a motor grader on a designated route.
- Maintenance and washing of equipment (monthly interval).
- Operation of tree and brush removal power tools (chainsaw).
- Operation of asphalt paver, asphalt roller, broom, and chip-spreader.
- Snow and ice removal operations.
- Flags traffic passing or around work zones.
Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; plus 1-3 years related experience generally preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
- Class B CDL preferred.
Work Environment
Work location(s) of the job:
- Indoors – Occasionally. Usually well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
- Outdoors - Constantly
Objectionable condition(s) found on the job:
- Driving/Travel – Frequently, local travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Operation of motor grader
- Stressful situations may occur when dealing with the public.
- Entering and exiting vehicle/equipment – Constantly; in all weather conditions
Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform:
- Mechanical hazards -Occasionally
- Regularly exposed to dust, dirt, and weather elements
- Exposure to weather conditions
- Works in high danger zones
Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used:
Operation of equipment in road construction and road maintenance including but not limited to non CDL trucks, track and rubber excavators, motor graders, skid steer loaders, asphalt paver, asphalt roller, chip spreader, mowers in the repair, maintenance and construction of county roads, bridges and rights-of-way.
Physical characteristics/requirements of the job:
- Sit/Stand/Walk - Occasionally
- Kneeling – Occasionally
- Crouching – Occasionally
- Using Fingers/hands – Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing – Constantly; noise level is usually moderate.
- Seeing – Constantly
- Vision Abilities – close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Lifting/Moving – Occasionally; lifting/moving a maximum weight of 20-50 pounds. Any weight over 50 pounds requires two persons.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
