County Road Equipment Operator II

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies** \r\n

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled work in the operation of trucks and related automotive equipment. �Employees are responsible for the operation of over the road trucks with a GVW rating of 26,001 pounds or greater and the operation of related off-road equipment used in the maintenance of County gravel roads. The County Road Equipment Operator II is distinguished from the County Road Equipment Operator I class in that an incumbent operates a dump truck in which the work requires considerable skill in manipulating the heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents; and distinguished from the County Road Equipment Operator III in that the incumbent does not operate heavy construction equipment.� The major work responsibilities may include:� driving and operating a 2-ton and tandem axle dump truck with a GVW rating of 26,001 pounds or greater; servicing and performing basic preventive maintenance checks on trucks and related automotive equipment; performing manual� work as required; maintaining records of fuel and material usage and maintenance work performed on equipment; and operating a 1-ton and a 2 ton pick up truck and other� equipment such as� a backhoe, sheeps foot roller, smooth drum� roller and tractor.� Work is performed under the general supervision of a District Maintenance Superintendent who gives assignments to the employee and frequently inspects the work.� However, employees ordinarily determine work methods and work without immediate supervision.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of experience in the operation of 2-ton, tandem dump trucks and/or other heavy equipment limited to motor graders, front end loaders, and excavators.� Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License - Class B with air brakes.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE:��Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the\r\nrequisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n�\r\n

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain an insurable driving record. \r\n\r\n