Equipment Operator

Road Maintenance WorkerPerforms road maintenance and repair and/or other activities on roads throughout the County road infrastructure by operating various equipment required to complete various tasks. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.
The duties and responsibilities in this

Job Description
are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This

Job Description
does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.
At the discretion of Buchanan County, a Background Check may be completed. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Background Check.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointmentPassing of a background check prior to appointmentBuchanan County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine and emergency repairs to roads, including chip and seal roadwaysAssists in preventative maintenance functions throughout the County roadway systemMay operate vehicles and equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipmentMay be required to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, planting, and utilizing various herbicides and or pesticidesResponsible for spreading salt and running plows in winterRuns equipment necessary for trimming trees and brush, clearing ditches and clearing roadways such as paint stripers, dump trucks, jack hammers, snow plows, back hoe, high loaders, chain saws; may utilize a variety of manual, gas, and electric powered tools, as well has a wide variety of hand toolsPerforms all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; practices safety when working on County roads with the appropriate safety barricades, cones, traffic control and any required traffic flagsPerforms required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, and asphalt repair and replacementResponsible for preventing injuries with fallen debris, spills, broken locks, etc.
Follows through with all assigned duties and work-related goals assigned by lead or supervisorOther Duties and

Responsibilities:
Perform all other duties as assignedEducation/ExperienceHigh School diploma required. Demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position and general knowledge of road and bridge safety preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSome knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in construction and repair activitiesMust have regular and reliable attendanceSkill in operation of tools and equipmentAbility to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of timeAble to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectively with other employees and the general publicMust posses and maintain a valid driver's license; must be able to obtain CDLAbility to work safely and follow rulesKnowledge of applicable County policiesKnowledge of street construction rules, regulations, and proceduresMust have both written and oral communication skills to keep records, read instructions, and interpret directionsMust have a professional and polite attitude when representing the County on the jobPhysical

Requirements:
Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold for mowing and snow removalMust be able to push, pull or lift heavy items regularly; up to 100 poundsRepetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows and shouldersPosition may require some strenuous activity; must be able to walk, stoop, bend, lift and be on feet for long periods of timeEmployee Behavior and Conduct:County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.
BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b). Additionally,

we offer
a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at 816-271-1528 or hr-all@buchmo.gov