Road Operation Specialist I / Senior Road Operation Specialist

Safety is the number one priority.

Road Operation Specialist I - Performs semi-skilled heavy duty truck driving duties to haul or tow a variety of materials, equipment, tools and will be engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and parks.

Senior Road Operation Specialist - Performs skilled journeyman level heavy construction equipment operation to construct, maintain, and repair roads.

Works under the close supervision of the Roads Director and/or direct supervisor as assigned.

Road Operation Specialist I - Drives large ten-wheel tandem axle trucks and trailers, to haul asphalt, gravel, culverts, signs, snow, sand, or similar materials.

Operates semi-tractor or ten-wheel dump truck to pull low-boy or tilt-trailer to transport heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, or dozers from one job to another.

Performs operational maintenance on vehicles operated; checks fuel and oil levels, tire pressure, water level, anti-freeze, and similar requirements; services equipment as necessary and assures lubrication is performed on a routine basis; assists mechanics with repairs on vehicles by performing minor mechanical adjustments.

Performs weather related flood control and snow removal duties.

Assist maintenance workers and other truck drivers in the performance of their duties as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Senior Road Operation Specialist - Acts as lead worker over Road Operation Specialist I on assignment where supervisors are not present; designates the type, locations, amount of and way materials will be dumped from trucks on roads into spreading machines; directs the necessary hand work required to fill, smooth, or taper materials being laid.

Operates bulldozers, front-end loaders, graders, backhoe, rollers, crushers, spreaders, snowplows, and mowers and similar related equipment.

Performs advanced level work and supervision over road maintenance. Performs work to slope, shape and level roads; cuts weeds; digs trenches; compacts road surfaces; backfills trenches and holes; spreads oil, gravel, and sand; removes snow from roads; cuts fire breaks; lays asphalt; loads trucks with gravel, sand, and mix; smothers fires by covering with dirt; piles dirt, gravel, and trash and performs similar duties.

Perform operational maintenance on equipment operated; services as necessary; assists mechanics with repairs by performing minor mechanical adjustments.

Performs weather related flood control and snow removal duties.

Assists Maintenance Workers and Road Operation Specialist I in the performance of their duties as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Road Operation Specialist I ($25.71-$30.35) - Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Trailer, Tanker, HazMat, and Air-brake endorsement within six months. Must become a Registered ATSSA Flagger within six (6) months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of road construction practices and techniques; working knowledge of safe driving practices and problems; some knowledge of mechanics; working knowledge of road conditions and their effect on driving practices; working knowledge of laws pertaining to the operation of heavy vehicles. Working knowledge of applied safety practices to all duties.

Skills in operating a variety of heavy-duty trucks; skills in controlling and handling trucks with heavy loads under a variety of road and traffic conditions; skill in using various hand tools.

Ability to recognize changing road conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; ability to follow written and oral instructions and relay instructions to others; ability to control vehicles under all circumstances; ability to perform strenuous labor.

Senior Road Operation Specialist ($32.09 - $37.86) - Education and Experience:

- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

- Three years' progressive experience in heavy machine operations and roads maintenance.

- Qualified at a level II operator on two (2) of the following pieces of equipment and level I on a minimum of one: three (3) of the following pieces of equipment: loader, backhoe, grader, or dozer; plus a minimum of 1200 hours of operating time, a maximum of : backhoe operating hours (500 hours); loader (500 hours); grader (1000 hours); dozer (500 hours); or miscellaneous equipment (500 hours) weed mower, weed sprayer, steel drum or rubber tired roller, chip spreader, water truck, street sweeper, asphalt lay down machine, forklifts, etc; ability to attend and pass other training courses as determined by the Road Supervisor.

OR

- An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced and independent knowledge of road construction practices and techniques; working knowledge of safety practices while using heavy equipment; working knowledge of soil types and conditions; working knowledge of fire hazards; working knowledge of landfill practices and techniques; some knowledge of mechanics; some knowledge of welding, and the ability to repair minor break downs. Advanced knowledge of applied safety practice to all duties.

Skill in operating a variety of heavy construction equipment; skill in making cuts, leveling, crowing, piling, and controlling various types of soil and road surface materials; skill in using various hand tools.

Ability to follow and relay written and oral instructions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and officials of other units and public jurisdictions; ability to perform minor mechanical and operational maintenance adjustments to equipment; ability to perform strenuous labor, ability to change and repair truck and grader tires; and to change cutting edges on graders and snowplow.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent what 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 candidate will perform ninety percent (90%) of the work out of doors and at various job sites. The work environment is exposure to all outdoor weather conditions. The candidate must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, dust, rain, sleet, snow, hazardous storms, and odor. The candidate frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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. Working conditions conform to the usual indoor office environment.

The employee is frequently required to hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel. The employee must have the ability to perform heavy labor for extensive periods of time, ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; and perform movement involving muscle strain including lifting, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, hearing, and seeing as described in the job duties above. Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more. This is often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces or at heights above ground. Common eye, hand, leg and foot dexterity are required for work mobility and difficult driving conditions.

The candidate must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, dust, rain, snow, and sleet. there may be exposure to wet/humid conditions, noise elevation, and high levels of dust, grime, and dirt. The noise level is usually loud. Dust level is usually high. Odors are often pungent.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Achieve a competent or higher rating overall in each performance evaluation which measures the following:

• thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness, and accuracy.
• learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems; knowing the office policies, systems, and services.
• compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and a competent speed of work.
• being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure.
• being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility.
• making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense.
• cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means.
• being friendly, helpful, and showing self-control.
• being punctual in attendance.
• being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**