Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

· Keep work area clean, orderly and safe

· Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth

· Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes

· Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment

· Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing

· Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures

· Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications

· Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete

· Move materials over short distances

· Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

· Work Standards

· Continuous Improvement

· Initiating Action

· Adaptability

· Contributing to Team Success

· Managing Work (Time Management)

· Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma or GED required

· Must be at least 18 years old

· 2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools

· Operation monitoring

· Control precision

· Depth perception

· Manual dexterity

· Reaction time

· Coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

· Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

· Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions

· Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

All Payne County District 1 employees are in “safety sensitive” positions and are subject to random drug testing.

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday 7am to 5:30 pm

Job Type: Full-time
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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