About the Department

Class Title: Equipment Operator                                                     Department: Road
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                               WC Code: 5506
Pay Range: 11                                                                                   Union: AFSCME

This classification performs routine construction and maintenance tasks with light and heavy motorized equipment in accordance with established well-defined procedures. EOE, Veterans Preference.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Road Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Position Duties

((The following description of duties may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management).

Performs a variety of construction projects such as finish grading, sloping and channel work.
Regular physical attendance at the employer's facility or job site is required.
Set-up and maintenance of County roads, including chip sealing, patching with asphalt, cleaning bar pits, installing culverts, graveling, grading of roads and snow removal.
Performs minor repairs on County equipment.
Performs manual tasks including shoveling, raking, hauling and flagging.
Repairs and replaces wooden and concrete bridges.
Install, repair and clean culverts and cattle-guards.
Trim and remove trees and brush from the roadways.
Maintains "good housekeeping" in general work area; observes all safety rules and regulations.
Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have high school diploma or equivalency (GED). Must have two years of experience in operation of heavy equipment which includes; grader, loader, backhoe, roller, dozer, forklift, and snow plow; or a satisfactory combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust have valid CDL. A CDL will be required in order to drive dump truck, belly dump, and water truck.

Must have a clean, acceptable driving record that qualifies per the County's vehicle policy. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing per ODOT requirements.

You must complete this Drug and Alcohol Testing Statement for Prospective Employee form by downloading it from the link below and upload it onto your application where you would upload resumes or other forms. Link to download the Drug & Alcohol Form: https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/ODOT-Drug-and-Alcohol-Statement-for-interviewees-of-CDL-jobs.pdf

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Past government experience. Has over 2 years of experience with grading, sloping, and channel work. Has Experience driving a Snow Plow. Has experience performing minor repairs on equipment. Has experience with road and bridge construction. Has experience on all types of equipment used to perform this job. (Trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, cranes, rollers, graders, snow plows, dozers, and forklift.)

QUALIFIED VETERANS FORM If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please fill out this Veterans' Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans' Preference http://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Veterans-Preference.pdf

If you are a Malheur County Resident that plans to stay in Malheur County for the next 5 years and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please read, fill out this form and attach it to your application. https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/Menu-Links/50-Resident-Applicant-Preference-Form.pdf

BACKGROUND CHECKS In order to be considered for this position final applicants will be going through background checks which may include; Criminal, DMV, Pre-employment Drug test, Psychological testing, Reference, Certification and Education checks.

Other Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of: the operation of light and heavy equipment including motorized equipment such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, cranes, rollers and other comparable equipment; thorough knowledge of road and bridge construction; safety practices; use of material hand tools.

Skill in: application of safety practices; operation of light and heavy equipment and hand tools.Ability to:communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel and the public.
GUIDELINESWork is performed under Federal and State specifications in accordance with department policies, procedures, operators' manuals and permit regulations. Supervisor is available to interpret guidelines.
PERSONAL CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are with co-workers and the public to exchange information or provide service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Worked is performed outdoors and in a mechanic shop; will be exposed to fumes, vibration, noise, adverse weather conditions and may include overnight camping conditions. This position also requires bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 60 pounds, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, crawling, working at heights and walking rough terrain.
HOURS WORKED PER WEEK
40 (generally works 4 ten hour days Monday – Thursday). Evening and weekend work may be required due to emergencies and bad road conditions due to weather.

Benefits

PERS Retirement
Medical, Dental & Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield
County pays 85% of premium on Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Deferred Compensation
Employer paid basic life and AD&D
Sick Leave - 1 day a month
Vacation - 12 days a year accrued starting after 6 months
Personal leave
11 paid holidays

Supplemental Questions

Do you hold a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

Please describe any construction, road and/or bridge maintenance experience you have.

Do you have 2 years of experience in operation of heavy equipment which includes; grader, loader, backhow, roller, dozer, forklift, and snow plow.

Describe your experience performing minor repairs on equipment.

How many years of actual experience do you grading, sloping, and channel work?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Malheur County
Address: 251 B Street West

Vale, Oregon, 97918
Phone: 541-473-5183
Website: http://www.malheurco.org