Equipment Operator Duties
SUMMARY
Performs skilled work in the operation of heavy automotive and
construction equipment, often serving as a crew leader
overseeing these operations.
Work involves the safe and efficient operation of such heavy
construction equipment as bulldozers, graders, trenching
machines, cranes, and scrapers in the construction of roads,
building sites, and other projects. May be assigned to the
operation of trucks and other types of automotive equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operates graders in road construction and in leveling ground for
building sites, performing rough and finish blade work.
Operates excavators, breakers, lazer levels, transit levels, and
pipe lazers in all phases of underground utilities.
Operates trenching machines in opening ditches for water and
sewer lines.
Operates bulldozers in clearing brush, doing rough leveling
work, and backfilling.
Operates cranes in loading and unloading heavy objects and in
erecting structures.
Operates scrapers, loaders, tractors, and a variety of other
equipment as assigned; operates trucks and tractors.
Services, maintains, and makes minor repairs to assigned
equipment.
Performs skilled, unskilled, or semi-skilled manual work at
project site, yard, or shop.
Operates graders in road construction and in leveling ground for
building sites, performing rough and finish blade work.
Operates scrapers, loaders, tractors, and a variety of other
equipment as assigned; operates trucks and tractors.
Aerates and mows fairways; and loads trucks with front-end
loader.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and experience in the skilled
operation of heavy construction equipment; or any equivalent
combination of training and experience. Supervisory experience
is desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance
characteristics of heavy construction equipment.
Considerable knowledge of safety precautions applicable to
construction equipment.
Some knowledge of modern techniques and materials used in
maintenance and construction.
Ability to interpret blueprints.
Ability to effectively supervise skilled and unskilled workers.
Ability to oversee jobs and ensure they are completed safely and
correctly.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to construction
equipment.
Skill in the operation of construction equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance
characteristics of heavy construction equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
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